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Sarah A. Meissner

March 3, 1943 — December 27, 2024

Pierson, Iowa

Sarah Ann was born on March 3, 1943, at Methodist Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter

of Wayne and Dorothy (Noffsinger) Molstad. She grew up on a farm in rural Moville, graduating

from Moville High School in 1961. Following graduation, she worked at the ACS office in Sioux

City, Iowa. On June 24, 1962, she married the love of her life, Eldon Meissner. Together, they

worked and built a beautiful life and family on the farm. In their sort of retirement, Eldon and

Sarah enjoyed traveling and seeing many beautiful and interesting places like Alaska, Canadian

Rockies and the many Country Music Cruises befriending many Country Singers. “Take the

Trip.”

Sarah dedicated her life to taking care of her family. She had a love of gardening, growing

enough every year to can and preserve her bounty for her family and friends to enjoy until the

next year's garden was harvested. She sent sealed jars of homemade chili and sauerkraut to

Jeff while he was deployed to Afghanistan when asked if it could be done. Recipes were used

as a guide; measurements came from her heart and always a glug or two of vanilla. Sarah said

there was always room at the table. Farm business appointments were conveniently scheduled

by salesmen at mealtime, knowing they would be treated to a home cooked meal.

Along with being a mother and farm wife, Sarah enjoyed working at Kingsley Veterinary Clinic

alongside Doc and Betty Hansen, which was her favorite occupation off the farm. She would

bring home many orphaned cats and dogs that were brought into the office.

Sarah’s greatest joy was attending various events for her children and grandchildren. She was

an avid sports fan, many times confusing her family at home hearing her cheer for both teams.

Sarah proudly cheered on her children and grandchildren’s teams whether it be sports, dance or

other school activities, and of course, the Iowa State Cyclones being a season ticket holder for

many years.

Sarah was a member of Salem Lutheran Church for all her married life. Her faith in the Lord was

extremely important to her, as she gave her heart to Jesus at the young age of 12. Sarah

participated in many Bible studies and church activities including teaching and serving the youth

of the church. She was a member of Cherokee County Cattlemen and Cowbells, Pork

Producers and Porkettes, was a Grand Meadow Larks 4H leader, and volunteered during

various community events. She was proud of her surrounding community and all the

friendships she made and prayed for their well-being. She never met a stranger and loved

having long conversations with friends she’d run into while out running errands.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Eldon, sons, Chuck (Polly) Meissner and Jeff

(Christina) Meissner, daughters, Randi (Ray) Anstine, Marti Meissner, and Cindi (Casey)

Koch. Grandchildren Taylor and Cale Anstine; Kevin, Sean, and Allison Meissner; Hannah,

Tyler and Cameron Koch; Danika Meissner, Kaitlyn and Rachel Stewart, Trina (Blaine)

Bottolfson and their son Tripp. Also left to cherish her memory are her siblings Linda Robeson,

David Molstad, Dan Molstad, and her sister-in-law Eleanor Jaynes along with many friends and

family.

Sarah was preceded in death by her infant son, Timothy William, her parents, sister Marbeth

Nyquist, brother-in-law Jim Jaynes and nephew Joel Jaynes.

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Thursday, January 2, 2025

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Friday, January 3, 2025

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Friday, January 3, 2025

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