Meine, Robert E. Monday, April 4, 2016.
Beloved husband of Betty Meine (nee Dowlin) for over 65 years; dear father of Gayle (Don) Buchmann, Cindy (Paul) Hartwig and Steven (Lynne) Meine; loving grandfather of Michael (Shannon) Hartwig, Dr. Dan (Lauren) Hartwig, Dr. Robert (Dr. Neesha) Buchmann, Lt. Brian Hartwig U.S.N., Rebecca Buchmann (fiancé David Cooper), Scott Hartwig, Sarah Meine and Grant Meine; dear great-grandfather of Isabel, Michael and Kaia; dear brother of Joyce (Victor) Nash, Larry (Marilyn) Meine and Jerilyn (Bud) Grindstaff; dear brother-in-law of William (Ruth) Dowlin; our dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend.
Services: Visitation on Saturday, April 9 at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church (5275 South Lindbergh) from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Funeral service to follow. Interment Sunset Cemetery. Mr. Meine enjoyed a long career in retail, finishing his career opening factory outlet stores for Florsheim Shoe Co. After retiring Mr. Meine was an active volunteer at Grace Hill/Patch Center, Feed My People and a Treasurer for the Affton Senior Center. Contributions to American Cancer Society or Affton Senior Center appreciated. A service of Kutis Affton Chapel.