Adam Michael Meinecke, oldest child of Robert Carl Meinecke and Sheri Lynn (Fellom) Meinecke, was born Sept. 20, 1990, in Des Moines, Iowa, and died June 17, 2018, near Cuba, Mo., at the age of 27 years, 8 months and 27 days.
Funeral services were held at the Panorama High School Auditorium in Panora at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 24. The special music, “I Can Only Imagine,” opened the service. Words of comfort were given by the Rev. Jeremy Winters of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Perry. Scripture readings were Psalms 103:13-17, Isaiah 66:13 and I Corinthians 15:20-22.
Remembrances of Adam were shared by his siblings, Conner Meinecke and Sarah Burkardt; his cousin, Nathan Fellom; and his dear friend, Brad Van Eaton.
As a message from Adam, “While You Still Can” by Brothers Osborne was shared. A video of images of Adam’s life was accompanied by special selections “One More Day,” “Five More Minutes,” “You Should Be Here,” “Drink a Beer”and “Out Like That.”
Casket bearers were Nathan Fellom, Kory Fellom, Nicholas Fellom, Ryan Meinecke, Michael Meinecke and Keenan Meinecke. Lunch was served at the conclusion of the services, catered by Home Town Foods of Guthrie Center. Burial was held Monday at 11 a.m. at Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry.
Adam was born with a passionate, adventurous soul. No matter what came his way, he met it head on, with his entire focus and desire to excel.
Adam’s personality drew many people and interests into his life. It is true that he never met a stranger. It often seemed like he was an adult in a young body.
He was never hesitant to put his talents to work, whether it be writing poems and songs, working on a book, producing a podcast, dancing, being a voracious reader or the most basic in life: being an excellent, loving son, brother, cousin, nephew, grandson and friend.
Some of his biggest attributes were his kindness, compassion, sincere interest in others, his ability to use his humor to lighten everyone’s faces and his ability to make others comfortable. Adam enjoyed entertaining, using his incredible gift of quickly remembering jokes and memorable stories.
Adam was blessed to be born in a loving, caring, and very supportive family, who rallied to help him through his battle with cancer. Adam was honored to throw out the first pitch at an Iowa Cubs Game. During this time, he not only was supported by many, but he chose
to support other cancer patients.
After graduating from Panorama High School in 2009, Adam had a wonderful year at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. While there, he shared his conservative values with listeners of his radio show. He was pleased to have met Chuck Norris, Mike Huckabee and others who shared his conservative passion.
Adam transferred to Iowa State University and made many lifelong friends, too many to list.
Adam had recently moved to Nashville, Tenn., where he joined a heavy equipment rental
company as a territorial manager. The company said that he had made an incredible mark, and they praised his confidence and honorable sales attitude.
Adam and his sister, Sarah, younger brother, Conner, and brother-in-law (brother from another mother), Taylor, are incredibly close. Robert, Adam, Conner and Taylor were hunting and fishing buddies. Recently, the whole family, including Conner’s girlfriend, Morgan, went wild boar hunting in Tennessee.
Well, the girls actually went shopping and exploring. The guys’ trophies will soon be completed.
To his siblings, he is a best friend. To his friends, he is a brother.
Adam was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Gary and Jeannine Fellom; paternal grandfather, George Meinecke Jr.; and cousin, Mark Johnston.
Adam will forever be in the hearts of his loving parents, Robert and Sheri; his precious sister, Sarah Burkhardt, and her husband, Taylor, of Adel (and their baby, who will join the family soon and will be under Uncle Adam’s angelic care); his beloved baby brother, Conner; and paternal grandmother, Roberta Meinecke of Panora, as Adam’s grandparents were always his cheerleaders. Many aunts and uncles have loved him dearly, Hal (Diane) Meinecke of Jamaica, Nancy (Denny) Johnston of Jamaica, Chris (Vicki) Meinecke of Maquoketa, George (Michelle) Meinecke III of Norwalk, Trudy (Chris) Hastings of Panora, Trent (Carrie) Fellom of Perry, Darin (Michelle) Fellom of Chippewa Falls, Wis., and Troy Fellom also of Wisconsin. His cousins, who were a great part of his life (and vice-versa), H.D. (Monica) Meinecke, Amy (Aaron) Guiter, Abby (Todd) Smithson, Tracie (Pat) Prince, Tim (Kara) Heard, Danielle Johnston, Craig (Julie) Johnston, Steve (Stephanie) Johnston, Ryan (Debby) Johnston, Heather (Brandon) Starr, Ryan (Sue) Meinecke, Michael (Kate) Meinecke, Keenan (Megan) Meinecke, Kevin Meinecke, Katie Meinecke, Kelsey Hastings, Anna Hastings, Alexandra Fellom, Kory Fellom (fiancée Jayde), Nicholas Fellom, Nathan Fellom, Danielle Fellomand Miranda Fellom; many second cousins; relatives; and many, many friends who Adam loved. A very special thank you to the Twigg family.
Memorials in Adam’s name may be sent to Hastings Funeral Home, P.O. Box 204, Perry, IA 50220.
