Harold Robert Meinecke

Harold Robert Meinecke, age 97, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Kruse Village in Brenham.

Harold was born December, 1927 in Brenham to Robert and Ruth Meinecke. He was educated in Burton schools and received his Associate’s Degree from Blinn College. Harold served in the Army Air Corp from 1946-1947. This included in the 20th US AAF in Guam and Iwo Jima. He worked for Charter Oil in Houston, TX as an oil refinery control room operator for 33 years.

On April 28, 1951 Harold married Ida R. Broesche at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Rehburg. They were proud parents of Betty, Robert and Michael. Harold and Ida enjoyed dancing, camping, and traveling, especially to Alaska and Hawaii. Harold enjoyed hunting and fishing which was his favorite pastime. He was a member of Sons of Hermann and SPJST Lodge 88. Harold enjoyed life to the fullest and could be aggravating, but a joy to all who knew him.

Harold was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Ruth Meinecke; wife Ida Meinecke; son Robert Meinecke; grandson Jason Heaton; and brother Melvin Meinecke.

Surviving family includes daughter Betty Meinecke and husband John Hargrove, son Michael Meinecke and wife Therisa, and daughter-in-law Lynne Meinecke; grandson Markus Meinecke; great-grandson Peyton Crutcher. Other relatives included; sister-in-laws Lucille Meinecke and Barbara Broesche, son-in-law Marcus Broesche and wife Susan; many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and Lucille Brannon- special friend.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 1st from 8am until 7pm, with family present from 5-7 pm at Brenham Memorial Chapel.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 2nd at 1:00 pm at Brenham Memorial Chapel with Rev. Darrin Holub officiating. A reception will follow the service. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Burton.

Memorials may be directed to the Dementia Society of America, St. John’s United Church of Christ of Burton, or to a charity of your choice.

Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX 77833. 979.836.3611 Condolences may be shared at www.BrenhamMemorialChapel.com