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Bertas Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Howard Arthur -.
Meuwissen
(July 22, 1934-October 05,2020)
Howard Arthur Meuwissen, age 86, '�
lifelong resident of Chanhassen, MN,
died peacefully on Monday, October 5,
2020 at St. Francis Regional Medical
Center, Shakopee, MN. A Memorial
Mass will be held on Thursday, October
15 at 11 A.M. at St. Hubert's Catholic
Community, 8201 Main Street, Chanhassen, followed by inurnment at the
Pioneer Cemetery in Chanhassen.
Howard was born on July 22, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN, to Joseph and
Susan (Scholz) Meuwissen, one of four children. He graduated from
Guardian Angels High School in Chaska and entered the United States
Army where he proudly served his country. On June 17, 1961, he married
Jean Lyman at St. Hubert's Catholic Church. They were blessed with two
children,Amy and Mark.
Throughout his life, Howard maintained a dedication to service for others
and his community. Howard was a member of the Chanhassen American
Legion Post 580, participating for multiple years in the Post Honor
Guard. Howard was a founding member of the Chanhassen Lion's Club,
where he was ultimately honored with the Melvin Jones Fellowship, the
Lion's highest form of recognition of an individual's dedication to
humanitarian service. Howard's commitment to serving his community
and others also included his role as a founding member of the
Chanhassen Fire Department, where he progressed through the ranks,
retiring as a Captain after 20 years of service. Howard also served as the
department's secretary for 17 years, and, for five years, as secretary and
treasurer for Lake Region Fire Department Mutual Aid Association. He
also helped organize the Carver County Fire Chief's Mutual Aid
Association and served nine years as their secretary and treasurer.
Howard was very dedicated in his faith and was a life-long member of St.
Hubert's Catholic Community.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert (Bob)
Meuwissen and sister Marge Shorba.
Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Jean; daughter Amy(Todd)
Turpitt of Chaska; son, Mark (Valerie) Meuwissen of Minneapolis;
grandchildren, Colin Turpitt, Keira Turpitt and Solveig Bjermeland;
sister, Rita Rojina of Chanhassen; nieces, nephews, many relatives and
friends.
Funeral arrangements are with the Bertas Funeral Home & Cremation
Services of Chaska, MN.
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Memorials preferred to Chanhassen Fire Department, St. Hubert's
Catholic Community and Chanhassen Lion's Club.
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