Vincel Meints

Vincel E. Meints, 84, of Wellsburg, passed away on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, at his home.

Funeral services are planned for Thursday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wellsburg.

Visitation was Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church.

Vincel was born Sept. 20, 1938, to Jacob and Annie Meints, in Grundy County. On Feb. 5, 1966, he was united in marriage to JoAnn Escher in Minnesota. Vincel served in the Armed Forces of the United States and was honorably discharged in 1967. He later contributed to the Wellsburg community by serving on city council, acting as board member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and serving as commander of the Wellsburg AMVETS Post No. 91.

Vincel enjoyed golfing, bowling and camping with his wife. He held the role of foreman at the NCM factory and was successful in owning and operating both a lumberyard and a restaurant alongside his wife. More than anything, he loved his family. He will be deeply missed.

Vincel is survived by his wife, JoAnn; children, Russell Redix, Richard (Connie) Redix, Rita Wilson, Roxanne (Doug) Heikens, Rhonda Cole and Randy Meints; six grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends, and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Justin, siblings Vernon and Velma, and sons-in-law Terry Cole and Denny Nehls.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the many people that were there for Vincel when he needed them.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

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