Warren H. Meier

Warren H. Meier, age 73, of Reeseville, died peacefully at home on Saturday, October 31, 2020. There will be a private gathering for immediate family at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam. A public viewing will be at Lowell Cemetery on Thursday, November 5, 2020 from approximately 12:00 noon to 12:30 pm. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 pm at the cemetery with Rev. Sandra Schieble officiating. Warren Harold Meier was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Beaver Dam on January 17, 1947 to Harold and Ruth (Priepke) Meier. He was born into his Christian faith at Zion Lutheran Church in Cambria. Warren married Susan Brigowatz at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Beaver Dam on September 22, 1984. He has worked his entire life as a crop farmer in the Town of Elba. On top of maintaining his farm, Warren also worked at various places including Mid-State Equipment in Columbus, Maly Implement and Waupun Equipment, both in Waupun, as well as the Wal-Mart Distribution Center. Warren was the repair man for all of his neighbor’s farm machinery, as well as the go-to guy for good conversation. His shop was the gathering place for many. Warren loved country music and music from the 50’s and 60’s. He was also a dedicated Barn Show listener. Warren’s shop is filled with old signage that he has collected over the years and he also attended tractor shows where he really admired the old classic John Deere’s. He enjoyed deer hunting and watching the Packers and Brewers. Warren was a very kind and caring person. He loved his family and was very proud of them. Warren is survived by his wife, Susan of Reeseville; children, Dean Meier of Beaver Dam, Jennifer (Daniel) Kessenich of Rio, and Kim Meier (Wade Wilber) of Beaver Dam; grandchildren, Jesse Meier, Riley, Chloe, and Hoyt Kessenich, and Spencer Abfall; brother, Russell (Dolly) Meier of Harris, IA; sister, Sara Meier of Motley, MN; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Bernadette.