IRVING MEISNER

May 18, 1921 - April 26, 2020

DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS, FAMILY GRAVESIDE SERVICE ONLY: 2:00 PM TUESDAY 4/28/2020 at MACHPELAH CEMETERY TO VIEW A RECORDING OF THE GRAVESIDE SERVICE, PLEASE GO TO THE PHOTOS AND VIDEO SECTION OF THIS WEBPAGE AND CLICK ON THE VIDEO. Irving Aaron Meisner, Age 98, of Southfield, died April 26, 2020. Irving Meisner, first-generation American and devoted husband of 73 years of Lillian (nee Shreeman) Meisner passed away just shy of his 99th birthday. As the father of six, grandfather of 11, uncle to 16 and cousin to many more, he had a profound effect on many close to him. Born to Max and Bessie Meisner (nee Brown) and raised in the Dexter and Davison area of Detroit, he graduated from Central High School in 1939. After going on his first date with Lillian on New Year’s Eve 1941 and escorting her to the Central Prom of 1942, they married in 1944 and started on their incredible journey together raising their family in the Green Acres neighborhood in Detroit and later in Southfield. Their life together was filled with family, fun and hard work. As the sole proprietor of Inkster Linoleum for 39 years, he sought balance in his life. He could be found at the Fisher Theater as an annual subscription holder, the JCC playing volleyball or on many fields in Metro Detroit playing pick-up softball on Sundays well into his 80’s. He loved jazz, baseball, a solid meal, the Schvitz and a good cigar. He often said that he did not want a eulogy at his funeral, “just play Benny Goodman”. Irving was beloved by most that he encountered and was a source of calmness and good feeling by his friends and extended family. With his easy-going presence, he was a father figure to many who needed his watchful eye and caring disposition. His positive demeanor, fun-loving manner and gentle style will continue to be a source for all of us in our hearts forever. We hope to celebrate him with "100 years of Irving" in May 2021, when we can hopefully all be together. Beloved husband to the late Lillian Meisner. Devoted father of David (Pamela) Meisner, Rebecca (Bob Beskangy) Meisner, Deborah (Leonard) Weiss, Matthew (Madi) Meisner, Joseph (Gerry) Meisner and Benjamin (Risa) Meisner. Loving grandfather of Meryl (Hector Chen) Meisner, Harry, Louie, Nathan, Herbert, Ivan Meisner, Mayer (Leah) Stein, Matthew (Tiffany Esshaki) Mason, Zachary (Jesse Fetbroth) Meisner, Sonia Meisner and Andrew Meisner. Cherished brother of the late Ruby "Lois" Kahn, late Rona (late Seymour) Summer and the late Aubrey (late Millie) Meisner. Dear brother-in-law to Edith (late Jack) Kaplan, late Samuel Shreeman (late May) and the late Louis (Fay) Shreeman. Beloved uncle to sixteen nieces and nephews. OFFICIATING: Rabbi R. Shere Hazzan Daniel Gross INTERMENT: Machpelah Cemetery SHIVA: Due to the coronavirus, the family will observe Shiva by participating in a Zoom meeting room for 2 nights. The family has requested their privacy on Tuesday evening On Wednesday and Thursday, they will participate in a ZOOM SHIVA 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a service at 7:00 pm WEDNESDAY https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82473171267 meeting ID: 824 7317 1267 password: tigers THURSDAY https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85998763155 meeting ID: 859 9876 3155 password: Schvitz CONTRIBUTIONS: If you would like to further honor the memory of IRVING MEISNER you may do so by making a contribution to: GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK https://secure.gcfb.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2280&mfc_pref=T&2280.donation=form1 or JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES 248.592.2300 6555 W. Maple Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48322 www.jfsdetroit.org