James Paul Meinhardt's Obituary
James P. Meinhardt, 77 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2010. He was born in St. Louis, MO, the son of the late Edgar and Estelle (Yetter) Meinhardt. He was the retired owner/operator of St. Louis Carnival Supply, was an area race horse owner for many years, and spent most of his life raising and caring for his horses. He was a past member of the Columbia Gymnastic Association, American Legion Post 581, and had served as a past president of the Columbia Rural Fire Protection District.. He served as a Army veteran of the Korean War.
VisitationFriday, September 10, 2010 4:00 PM - 8:00 PMLawlor Funeral Home
Funeral ServicesSaturday, September 11, 2010 - 10:00 AMLawlor Funeral HomeColumbia, IllinoisFr. Gary Hogan, officiating
IntermentImmaculate Conception Catholic CemeteryColumbia, Illinois
Memorial ContributionsFamily Hospice of Belleville5110 West Main St. Belleville, IL 62226
SurvivorsSpecial Friends, Tom, Marcia, Anthony, and Adam Newcom of Columbia, ILNieces and Nephews Other relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death ByBrothers, Edgar W. Meinhardt, Robert L. Meinhardt, Sr., and Kenneth C. Meinhardt
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