David Meseke's Obituary
David Allen Meseke, 58, of Vandalia passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 surrounded by his family.
A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 PM, Monday, April 3, 2023 at Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia with Rev. Joe Lawson officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded and a burial will be held at Fairlawn Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Fayette County Health Department Hospice. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hohltandfilefh.com
David Allen Meseke was born July 26, 1964 in Fayette County, IL, the son of James and Lucille (Magnus) Meseke. He married Mindy C. Boggs on June 08, 1985; together they have shared nearly 38 years of marriage. Dave and Mindy never had children of their own, but Amos Boggs was the next best thing; they adopted several of their family members and friends as their “kids”.
Over the years Dave was employed by McDowells Texaco, Pontiac Prison, Petro, and Charlie Pryor Construction. He loved hunting, traveling, going to the casino, and spending time with his nieces and nephews. He looked forward to turkey camp every year and never turned down a chance to go out to eat with friends; wings and seafood were his favorite.
He is survived by his wife Mindy Meseke of Vandalia; brothers, Don Meseke and wife Cathi of Vandalia and Doug Meseke and wife Darla of Shobonier; sister, Donna and husband Steve Kuyath of Vandalia; nephews and nieces, Amos Boggs, Andy (Scott Tillman) Meseke, Amanda (Brandon) Engel, Blake (Marlene) Meseke, Dustin (Amy) Calhoun, Nathan Kuyath, Calvin (Annie) Boggs, Becky (Steve) Merkley, Matt (Sherrill) Boggs and family, and Megan Boggs and family; great nephews and nieces, Noah Calhoun, Will Calhoun, Kendal Merkley, Kennedy Merkley, and Kenden Merkley.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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