Bernard M. “Ben” Meighan, age 74, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at his home in Beaver Dam. Visitation will be at Praise Assembly of God Church (119 W. Maple Ave.) in Beaver Dam on Friday, August 9, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Funeral services will follow at church on Friday atContinue Reading
Bernard M. “Ben” Meighan, age 74, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at his home in Beaver Dam.
Visitation will be at Praise Assembly of God Church (119 W. Maple Ave.) in Beaver Dam on Friday, August 9, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Funeral services will follow at church on Friday at 12:30 p.m. with Pastor Randy Carey officiating. A luncheon will follow in the fellowship hall at church immediately after the service.
Bernard Michael Meighan was born on May 22, 1950 in New Hampton, Iowa to Merle and Helen (Dieterich) Meighan. He graduated from East High School in Waterloo, Iowa in 1968. At the age of 18, he went to work on the railroad. Ben started as a member of a railroad gang and was promoted to foreman within 6 months. He worked his way up through the years, retiring from Wisconsin Southern Railroad in 2013 as Superintendent of Maintenance of Way. In retirement, he was grateful to have more time to dedicate to his family. Ben was a jack-of-all-trades and loved to supervise projects. He had a unique sense of humor and fancied himself to be very wise. Ben was an avid fisherman and hunter and he was a loyal fan of the Green Bay Packers. He will be remembered by all who knew him as a generous man and a kind and loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, and friend.
Survivors include his wife, Jackey Meighan of Beaver Dam; his daughters, Tina (Treg) Scharf, Angela Fedenko, and Shari Pollock; a son-in-law, Tom McCormack; 14 grandchildren, Holly Jo, Bethany, Alyshia, Cory, Rachel, Tommy, Meghan, Kali-Marie, Haddie, Kayla, Kail, Teegen, Kristalyn, and Andrew; 11 great grandchildren, Charlotte, Lukah, Nova, Mazikeen, Rory, Havik, Lykos, Ember, Penelope, Bellamy, and Maisie; nine brothers and sisters, Peggy (Mark) Nelsen, Mary (Bob) Day, Pat (Lori) Meighan, Mike (Agnes) Meighan, Duane (Birgit) Meighan, Kathy (Mike) Russell, Carol (John) Slevin, Bobbie (Mike) Melber, and Jamie McCallie; 3 brothers-in-law, Roger Stickley, John (Kathy) Greene, and Jim Greene; a sister-in-law, Anna Wagner; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ben was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Bob Hild and Merle Meighan; his daughter, Kathy McCormack; two great grandchildren, Presley and Carson Thomas; and a sister, Doris Stickley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to “Food is Free” Food Pantry, c/o Playground Movement PO Box 31, Beaver Dam, WI 53916.
Carol Toris
left a message on August 12, 2024:
I remember he always had something nice to say , always had another joke. He was so nice to me and my husband. Enjoyed working with him and thought about him a lot once I left the company. He will surely be missed by many! Heartfelt sympathies to Jackie and the rest of the family.
John Bedard
left a message on August 9, 2024:
Benny & I Grew up together in the same neighborhood went to grade school at St. John's.. Good friend, fun times. The house I live in now, that my wife Karen ( she died in Feb. 2022) & I bought is the house Ben grew up in on Mulberry St. We bought the house from Bob & Helen in 1976.. I am grateful for the times we had, He Helped me once when my truck got stuck down an old path near the railroad tracks in Waterloo long time ago. He saved my butt that day and I made it to work on time. So very sorry for your pain & loss. Peace, Health, & Blessings be yours
Peggy Nolin
left a message on August 9, 2024:
My condolences to the Meighan family. Ben was a pleasure to work with. Always a cheerful smile.
Michael Minnich
left a message on August 8, 2024:
I started working in the dispatch office at the WSOR in 2006. Benny always greeted me with a smile and a handshake. Glad to have known him. RIP Ben. My condolences to his family and friends.
Lacey wagner
left a message on August 6, 2024:
To my family. Oh how I wish I was there to be with you during this time. I love all of you. No matter the distance you are always right here in my heart. 💕
Nancy Hundley Krueger
left a message on August 6, 2024:
Jackie and family, I am so sorry for your loss of Kathy and Ben. I've known Ben since I was a little girl. He was a great guy. I'm so glad God gave me the chance to see you and Ben, Jackie at Rylee's grad party. Prayers for you all.
Mittera Wisconsin
left a message on August 6, 2024:
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Keri
left a message on August 6, 2024:
He was a great boss - I always remember his kind heart and care for others. I know he will be greatly missed. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
Anonymous
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Misty Snyder
left a message on August 5, 2024:
Tina and family- I am so sorry for your loss.
Christine B Roberts
left a message on August 5, 2024:
In memory of Bernard “Ben”
Meighan, Christine B Roberts lit a candle
Pastor Randy Carey
left a message on August 5, 2024:
My heart goes out to the family whonhave endured two losses in less than two months. I will miss Ben. We enjoyed watching Packer games together. I was always impressed with his generous heart.
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Carol Toris
left a message on August 12, 2024:
I remember he always had something nice to say , always had another joke. He was so nice to me and my husband. Enjoyed working with him and thought about him a lot once I left the company. He will surely be missed by many! Heartfelt sympathies to Jackie and the rest of the family.
John Bedard
left a message on August 9, 2024:
Benny & I Grew up together in the same neighborhood went to grade school at St. John's.. Good friend, fun times. The house I live in now, that my wife Karen ( she died in Feb. 2022) & I bought is the house Ben grew up in on Mulberry St. We bought the house from Bob & Helen in 1976.. I am grateful for the times we had, He Helped me once when my truck got stuck down an old path near the railroad tracks in Waterloo long time ago. He saved my butt that day and I made it to work on time. So very sorry for your pain & loss. Peace, Health, & Blessings be yours
Peggy Nolin
left a message on August 9, 2024:
My condolences to the Meighan family. Ben was a pleasure to work with. Always a cheerful smile.
Michael Minnich
left a message on August 8, 2024:
I started working in the dispatch office at the WSOR in 2006. Benny always greeted me with a smile and a handshake. Glad to have known him. RIP Ben. My condolences to his family and friends.
Lacey wagner
left a message on August 6, 2024:
To my family. Oh how I wish I was there to be with you during this time. I love all of you. No matter the distance you are always right here in my heart. 💕
Nancy Hundley Krueger
left a message on August 6, 2024:
Jackie and family, I am so sorry for your loss of Kathy and Ben. I've known Ben since I was a little girl. He was a great guy. I'm so glad God gave me the chance to see you and Ben, Jackie at Rylee's grad party. Prayers for you all.
Mittera Wisconsin
left a message on August 6, 2024:
Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
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Keri
left a message on August 6, 2024:
He was a great boss - I always remember his kind heart and care for others. I know he will be greatly missed. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
Anonymous
left a message on August 6, 2024:
Misty Snyder
left a message on August 5, 2024:
Tina and family- I am so sorry for your loss.
Christine B Roberts
left a message on August 5, 2024:
In memory of Bernard “Ben”
Meighan, Christine B Roberts lit a candle
Pastor Randy Carey
left a message on August 5, 2024:
My heart goes out to the family whonhave endured two losses in less than two months. I will miss Ben. We enjoyed watching Packer games together. I was always impressed with his generous heart.
B F
left a message on August 5, 2024:
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