John Frank "Jack" Meystrik
April 23, 1933 ~ July 24, 2020
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John Frank “Jack” Meystrik, 87, of Jefferson City, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2020, at Heisinger Bluffs, with his wife and family at his side.
He was born April 23, 1933, in St. Louis, the son of the late John and Anna (Novak) Meystrik.
Jack was a 1951 graduate of McKinley High School in St. Louis and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington University in 1955.
Jack served in the United States Army from 1955-1958 stationed at the Army Security Agency Headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. While proudly serving his country, Jack enjoyed traveling extensively throughout Europe and later sharing those memories and cultural experiences with his family.
He was united in marriage on September 10, 1960, in St. Louis to Mary Frances Deck.
Jack worked for the Missouri Division of Employment Security for over 38 years serving in several positions including Occupation Analyst, Supervisor, Management Analyst, Field Supervisor, Assistant Director of Field Operations, and Division Director.
He was a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph where he served on the Parish Council, Vocations Committee, and was active in the Men’s Association and especially enjoyed leading and volunteering with the Christmas Bazaar and Maifest. Jack was a certified Kansas City Barbeque Society judge and enjoyed barbequing for his family and friends. Jack was very proud of his Czech heritage and his family treasures their many trips to the Czech Days Festivals held in Wilber, Nebraska – the Czech Capital of the United States.
Jack lived a life of service and spent many hours in retirement working as a United States Census Enumerator and Cole County Elections Judge.
Jack was an avid reader of history, management, and finance. Jack enjoyed gardening, music (polkas and marching bands in particular), traveling, and watching or listening to the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals baseball games. Jack was most proud of his family and dearly loved his wife, his children, and his grandchildren – taking an active interest in all their schoolwork, hobbies, and extracurricular activities.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Meystrik, Jefferson City; four sons, Joseph Meystrik, Jefferson City; the Rev. Gregory Meystrik, Rolla; John (Amy) Meystrik, Moberly; Stephen (Theresa) Meystrik, Jefferson City; eight grandchildren, Megan Meystrik, Springfield; Michael Meystrik (Bri), Troy; Madeline and Maxwell Meystrik, Moberly; Hannah, Catherine, Josie and Ellen Meystrik, Jefferson City; and one great-grandson, Finton Meystrik, Troy.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recent increase in cases locally, Jack’s family understands, respects, and appreciates if individuals prefer to participate in services virtually. Both the prayer service and Mass of Christian Burial will be livestreamed for those who wish to watch from home. The links to both can be found on Jack’s obituary page located on the Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home website. Facial coverings and strict social distancing requirements will be in place for all those who attend services in person.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:15 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with the Most Rev. W. Shawn McKnight presiding, with Rev. Gregory Meystrik as the main celebrant, and with other priests of the Diocese of Jefferson City concelebrating.
Entombment with military honors will be in Resurrection Catholic Mausoleum. For health and safety reasons, Jack’s family regrets that entombment will be private, and a public funeral dinner will not be held.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Joseph Cathedral Foundation, Helias Catholic High School Marching Band, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
FUNERAL MASS VIDEO LINK: https://vimeo.com/442052858/a4cfbb75b9
John Frank “Jack” Meystrik, 87, of Jefferson City, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2020, at Heisinger Bluffs, with his wife and family at his side.
He was born April 23, 1933, in St. Louis, the son of the late John and Anna (Novak) Meystrik.
Jack was a 1951 graduate of McKinley High School in St. Louis and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington University in 1955.
Jack served in the United States Army from 1955-1958 stationed at the Army Security Agency Headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. While proudly serving his country, Jack enjoyed traveling extensively throughout Europe and later sharing those memories and cultural experiences with his family.
He was united in marriage on September 10, 1960, in St. Louis to Mary Frances Deck.
Jack worked for the Missouri Division of Employment Security for over 38 years serving in several positions including Occupation Analyst, Supervisor, Management Analyst, Field Supervisor, Assistant Director of Field Operations, and Division Director.
He was a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph where he served on the Parish Council, Vocations Committee, and was active in the Men’s Association and especially enjoyed leading and volunteering with the Christmas Bazaar and Maifest. Jack was a certified Kansas City Barbeque Society judge and enjoyed barbequing for his family and friends. Jack was very proud of his Czech heritage and his family treasures their many trips to the Czech Days Festivals held in Wilber, Nebraska – the Czech Capital of the United States.
Jack lived a life of service and spent many hours in retirement working as a United States Census Enumerator and Cole County Elections Judge.
Jack was an avid reader of history, management, and finance. Jack enjoyed gardening, music (polkas and marching bands in particular), traveling, and watching or listening to the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals baseball games. Jack was most proud of his family and dearly loved his wife, his children, and his grandchildren – taking an active interest in all their schoolwork, hobbies, and extracurricular activities.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Meystrik, Jefferson City; four sons, Joseph Meystrik, Jefferson City; the Rev. Gregory Meystrik, Rolla; John (Amy) Meystrik, Moberly; Stephen (Theresa) Meystrik, Jefferson City; eight grandchildren, Megan Meystrik, Springfield; Michael Meystrik (Bri), Troy; Madeline and Maxwell Meystrik, Moberly; Hannah, Catherine, Josie and Ellen Meystrik, Jefferson City; and one great-grandson, Finton Meystrik, Troy.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recent increase in cases locally, Jack’s family understands, respects, and appreciates if individuals prefer to participate in services virtually. Both the prayer service and Mass of Christian Burial will be livestreamed for those who wish to watch from home. The links to both can be found on Jack’s obituary page located on the Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home website. Facial coverings and strict social distancing requirements will be in place for all those who attend services in person.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:15 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with the Most Rev. W. Shawn McKnight presiding, with Rev. Gregory Meystrik as the main celebrant, and with other priests of the Diocese of Jefferson City concelebrating.
Entombment with military honors will be in Resurrection Catholic Mausoleum. For health and safety reasons, Jack’s family regrets that entombment will be private, and a public funeral dinner will not be held.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Joseph Cathedral Foundation, Helias Catholic High School Marching Band, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Father Greg my prayers for you and your family. I’ll offer Mass for your Dad Fr.Tony Rinaldo
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies. Your entire family is in our prayers.
Whenever I was present at the Cathedral for a function it seems as if John — and Mary — were there. When I could I would seek John out and always enjoyed our conversations. I always felt better after being around him. Truly a grade A+ premium person. Heaven is a better place that he is there. Prayers and sympathy for Fr. Greg and his family. from Fr. Wayne Boyer, pastor Immaculate Conception, Owensville, MO
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for the Meystrik family and friends.
Grandpa, we miss your smile. We love you! Ro, Meggie, and Mike
My thoughts and prayers to all of Jack’s family. Treasure all the happy memories and find peace in knowing he now enjoying all the rewards in Heaven for a life well lived. I will miss all our little conversations while assisting with his care over the past few years. May he Rest In Peace. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Our family would like to send our deepest sympathy to the family of Jack Meystrik. He was a joy to be around-so interesting and witty and had a great sense of humor!! He will be missed by many!! Sending our love and prayers—Jim and Cathy Sears, Edda Powell, and all our family members!✝️
My sincere sympathy to the Meystrik family. I enjoyed knowing Jack working at Employment Security & then again at Heisinger Bluffs while visiting my mother, Ruth Schaefer. His smile & friendly greetings would brighten the darkest moments. Mom & I always looked forward to playing Bingo with Jack & his sweet wife, Mary. He glowed when he spoke of his family. He will be missed. He left behind many sweet memories.
Joyce Wilson & Ruth Schaefer
Stephen, Theresa and family, We send our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family. I remember meeting your father when he brought Hannah and Catherine to one of their piano lessons. May our Heavenly Father comfort you with the many Precious Memories you have. Sharon & Dorsey Shackelford
Hello former neighbors, very sorry to learn about Jack’s passing. Fond memories of he and each of you. You welcomed me into the neighborhood and seeing all of you in your backyard was always a highlight. God bless each of you.
Jack was always pleasant and witty and a good listner. Sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Rick Price