Edgar, WI – Glenn Richard Meissner, 84, was called home to heaven on October 27, 2010.Glenn was born on October 11, 1926, in Franksville where he lived for 60 years before moving to Lake Nokomis in Tomahawk, WI, then recently to Edgar, WI. He was united in marriage to Agnes (Gutknecht) in 1948. Glenn was the former owner-operator of Meissners' Fruit & Vegetable Market in Franksville. He also enjoyed careers as a trucker, produce farmer (raising cabbage and potatoes), logger (in Tomahawk), auctioneer, and machinist at J.I.Case Co. Glenn dearly loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and also loved auctions, gardening, fishing, deer hunting, and the fields and forests of Wisconsin. Glenn was a life-long Christian and strong supporter of Lutheran education. He was previously a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Caledonia, and currently a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Tomahawk, where he served as past congregation president and member of the Redeemer Men's Club. In WWII, Glenn served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines. He was a member of Tomahawk American Legion Post 93, Lions Club, and former member of the Racine Lutheran High School Board of Directors, LHS Men's Club, and Franksville Businessmen's Association. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Agnes; daughters Julie (Tom) Porter, Nancy (Bruce) Hackel, Peggy (Dr. Steve) Nichols; grandchildren Tim (& Jennifer), Katie, and Sarah Porter; Alex and Gus Hackel; Ryan, Tom, and Madeline Nichols; great-grandchildren Jimmy, Phoebe, and Brooke Porter; sisters Mildred Yurk, Martha Olsen, Esther Buschke, sister-in-law Ardys Larson, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Martha and Gus Meissner, brothers Simon and Roy Meissner, and sister Donette Geissner.The funeral service will be held on Monday, November 1, 1:00 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, corner of 7-Mile and Nicholson Roads, with Rev. Mark Gass officiating. Visitation will be at the church prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to Redeemer Lutheran Church of Tomahawk or to Racine Lutheran High School.Special thanks to dear friend and pastor, Rev. Mark Gass of Tomahawk; to his family, especially Peggy and Steve for all their wonderful care; and to the Lord God for a life full of blessings.