JANENE KAY MEISCH

It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend Janene Meisch. Janene succumbed to cancer on 7/27/21. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by the love of her husband of 52 years. We would like to celebrate the life of this bright shining star on August 7 at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 10am followed by a lunch at noon. For those that are not able to travel there will be a live streaming of the service through the Immanuel Lutheran Facebook page. Throughout her life, Janene dedicated herself to helping others. As a nurse she helped countless people through illness and helped others create life and start their own families. Janene was one of the few people to pass the very first Certified Infertility Clinician test. She later became the organizer of the Bundles of Love Charity that helped newborns in need. Her crafts were beyond compare. She created countless cross stitch, knitting, embroidery, and quilting projects that will be cherished by those who received them forever. She had an infectious laugh and amazing sense of humor that would light up a room. She has been cheering on her Minnesota Vikings and the Caledonia Warriors since she was a Football cheerleader in High School. After High School she married her life long partner in life Arnie Meisch. Together, Arnie and Janene used to race their Jeep and camp on the weekends with the Winona Four Wheelers. Janene was an above average bowler, and loved to participate in bowling league with her friends and sister-in-law. They loved spending time outdoors and going boating on the Mississippi with their two daughters Kelly and Abbey. After the birth of her grandson Damon, Arnie and Janene moved to the Twin Cities Area where she continued her nursing career. It is there that she became involved with the Bundles of Love charity. They continued to enjoy trips to Caledonia and their beloved trailer at Money Creek Haven. After 20 years of nursing and volunteer services in the Twin Cities, Arnie and Janene felt the call to retire in their hometown of Caledonia, surrounded by family. She is survived by her Husband Arnold Leo Meisch, Daughters Kelly (Meisch) Larson (Darwin) and Abigail (Meisch) Avila, Grandson Damon Larson, Siblings Maureen (Ed Yarborough) Cassidy, Craig (Barbara) Rollins, Brent (Carrie) Rollins, and Kari (Timothy) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents Leota and Charles Rollins, infant sister Gayla. Janene’s life will be celebrated for the love, humor, and generosity she put forth throughout her life. Please feel free to share any stories, experiences, and/or pictures you have shared with Janene. We kindly ask you to wear a mask for the visitation and funeral on Saturday.

JANENE KAY MEISCH

August 10, 1950 - July 28, 2021