Alan Dale Meinen, 73, of Millstadt, IL, born Thursday, January 31, 1952, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Alan was a retired auto body technician with over 35 years of service. He had a lifelong passion for cars and was a former member of the Looking Glass Corvette Club, where he enjoyed sharing his love for Corvettes with fellow enthusiasts. He loved watching NASCAR, always cheering on his favorite drivers.
Traveling was another joy of his, especially going on cruises with family and friends, creating memories that would last a lifetime. Married to Pam for 55 wonderful years, he cherished every moment with her. Music was always a part of his life, and he especially loved listening to KSHE95. But above all, he treasured time spent with his grandkids, never missing their activities and always being their biggest supporter.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Parents:
- Harold J. Meinen, and Marjorie Meinen
- Father-in-law:
- Billy McGrew
- Mother-in-law:
- Wanda McGrew
- Brother-in-law:
- Jimmy McGrew
- Sister-in-law:
- Patsy Johnson
- Brother-in-law:
- Jimmy Lentz
Surviving are his:
- Loving wife
- Pamela Meinen, nee McGrew, of Millstadt, IL
- Children:
- Mark (Leah) Meinen of Millstadt, IL
- Heather (Matt) Langlitz of Millstadt, IL
- Brother:
- Larry (Lisa) Meinen of Park Ridge, IL
- Grandchildren:
- Shelby, Sadie, and Jett Meinen
- Hannah and Ava Langlitz
- Niece:
- Stacey
- Nephews:
- Matthew, Paul, and Andrew
- Sister-in-laws:
- Lucy McGrew
- Lana Lentz
- Brother-in-laws:
- Doug Johnson
- Ron McGrew
- Michael (Barbara) McGrew
Memorials: In lieu of flowers please consider donating to his grandchildrens’ college education fund in care of Pamela Meinen.
Visitation: Visitation from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
