Averill Park – Keith R. Meissner Sr., 60, of Thais Road, Averill Park, NY, died on Friday, December 13, 2013, at his home as a result of trying to save his horses during a barn fire. Through his efforts he was able to save six of his cherished horses.
Born in Albany, NY, he was son of the late Francis A. Meissner and Mary Phillips Meissner and beloved husband of 40 years to Dolores Doin Meissner. He was a lifelong resident of Averill Park.
Keith worked in the auction and antique business for over 30 years and was an auctioneer and owner of Meissner Auction Service in New Lebanon, NY, for over 25 years. He was a member of the New York State and National Auctioneers Associations and of the Grafton Trail Riders. Keith was a cowboy through and through, and from caring for them to riding them, he loved his horses.
Survivors in addition to his wife include his sons, Keith Meissner Jr. and wife Jennifer and Robert Meissner, both of Averill Park, his grandchildren, Sophia and Aiden, his siblings, Frank and wife Jane Meissner of East Nassau, NY, Judy and husband Michael Coomes of Baldwinsville, NY, Diane and husband Michael Caldwell of Averill Park, Bruce Meissner and Eric Meissner, both of Averill Park, Gary and wife Wendy Meissner of Schodack, NY, Terry and wife Deborah Meissner of East Nassau and Timmy and wife Riann Meissner of Averill Park, and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He is pre-deceased by his brother, Francis Meissner.
Relatives and friends called at the DeGraaf-Bryce Funeral Home, Inc., 4392 NY150, West Sand Lake, NY, on Tuesday from 4 to 8 pm. The funeral service was held Wednesday at 10 am at the Trinity Lutheran Church in West Sand Lake with Rev. James A. Hulihan, Pastor, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Keith R. Meissner Sr. to the Columbia-Greene Humane Society, 125 Humane Society Road, Hudson, NY, 12534. For a private family guest book, visit www.brycefh.com.