Scott Joseph Meisinger

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Obituary

In Loving Memory of Scott Meisinger

Scott Meisinger, born April 19, 1960, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on January 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was the cherished son of Mary Jane (Barr) Meisinger and Herbert Joseph Meisinger, who preceded him in death. Scott is survived by his devoted sisters, Cheryl Meisinger of Columbia, Missouri, and Christine (Marc) Propheter of Geneva, Illinois; and by his two beloved nieces, Amanda Propheter of Geneva, Illinois, and Mollie (Christopher) Fecko of Pingree Grove, Illinois, both of whom he adored beyond measure.

Scott graduated from Milford Township High School in 1978 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Southern Illinois University in 1982. He worked for many years as an Electrical Engineer with the Department of Defense in St. Louis, Missouri. He later managed a Public Storage property in St. Charles, Missouri, until his medical retirement in 2015.


A man of wide-ranging interests and boundless enthusiasm, Scott was an avid reader, especially of science fiction, and a lifelong sports fan. A proud, born-and-bred Cheesehead, he cheered passionately for the Green Bay Packers while also holding a soft spot for the Kansas City Chiefs. His love of bowling earned him a place in the St. Louis Bowling Hall of Fame after he bowled a perfect 300 game in league competition on March 13, 1991.


Scott found joy in gaming on his phone and iPad, forming friendships with people across the globe, including beloved friends in Australia. He even met some of these cherished friends during their visit to the United States. He loved to travel and treasured trips to Puerto Vallarta, Honolulu, Marco Island, and Nashville. Trivia was another of his great passions; he spent many years serving on the St. Cletus Catholic Church Trivia Committee, an activity he considered one of his all-time favorites.


Music was a constant companion throughout Scott’s life, with the sounds of the eighties holding a special place in his heart. He loved artists like Elton John, Barry Manilow, Styx, Chicago, Journey, REO Speedwagon, the Moody Blues, Supertramp, Kansas, and the Bee Gees. Some of his favorite memories were made attending concerts with his younger sister, Chris. Scott and Chris also shared a love of celebrating Halloween together at SIU, a tradition that has been lovingly passed down to Chris’s youngest daughter, Mollie. The shenanigans were endless, and the memories remain priceless.

A man of faith, Scott was a longtime member of St. Cletus Catholic Church, where he served as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, a Lector, and a member of the Church Council, before moving to Columbia, Missouri, in 2015.


During his college years, Scott’s fraternity was a passionate supporter of Ronald McDonald House, reflecting his early commitment to helping others. In later years, his heart expanded to include a special love for animals, especially his beloved Norwich Terrier, Nicky. Scott was deeply proud of his niece Mollie and became a devoted supporter of her work with Anderson Humane. He was also a steadfast champion of Special Olympics, joyfully cheering on his niece Amanda as she competed in swimming, bocce ball, and other sports. Scott celebrated every accomplishment with pride and was eagerly looking forward to supporting her this summer as she competes on Team USA, representing Illinois.

In Lieu of Flowers

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to one of Scott’s favorite charities.


Contributions for Special Olympics Illinois or Anderson Humane can be made either via check (make payable to Special Olympics of Illinois or Anderson Humane and send to:

Christine Propheter - 39W233 Acres Place, Geneva, IL 60134 )

or online.


For Special Olympics, please follow the Facebook pages of Amanda Propheter and Mollie Fecko and donate to their polar plunge efforts.

For Anderson Humane, you can make a donation online at www.ahconnects.org/donate


***** If donating online, please mention you are donating in memory of Scott Meisinger.*****


Chris will ensure all donations reach the appropriate regional offices.

To learn more about Scott’s favorite charities, see the links below:
Special Olympics of Illinois - www.soill.org

Anderson Humane - https://ahconnects.org

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