Even before graduating from Nevada High School, he went into business for himself as a Daily Mail-Sunday Herald newspaper carrier/salesman at 10 years old. He bought the papers at wholesale rates and delivered them to his customers for $2.25 a month. He later worked at the White Grill as a curb hop. When he turned 18, he went to work at Pohl Ready Mix as a driver for several years.
Dale worked at several jobs before starting his own business, M&M Concrete, Inc., which kept him busy for several years. He later worked with his brother Dick in his concrete business. I guess you could say he loved playing in the mud!
No matter what Dale did, if it was working or helping friends or family, he did it with his whole heart. Dale’s life was centered around his love for the Lord, his family, especially his grandchildren and his many, many long-time friendships. Oh, we can’t forget his best fur friend, BOBO!
Dale will be missed so much by all his family and friends. In addition to his wife, Lila, survivors include his son, Josh Meisenheimer (Bailey Rodarmel) and his children, Lilly Meisenheimer and Wesley Meisenheimer, Nevada, two daughters, Jessica McGowan (Justin Frane), Busch, AR, and Rachel McGowan (Kyle Milton), Crescent City, CA, and their daughter, Isla Milton; siblings, Doug Thomas (Lilibeth), Donna Moore, Connie Hartline, all of Nevada, Dick Meisenheimer, Milo, MO, Debbie Dahmer (Mike), Durango, CO and Jim Meisenheimer (Marcie), Oak Grove, MO; Uncle and Aunt Dan and Pat Meisenheimer, Nevada; and, many nieces, nephews, cousins and life-long friends.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada with Debbie Gilbert officiating. Interment will follow in the Olive Branch Cemetery in Milo, MO. Friends may call now and until time of service at the funeral home. The family is asking anyone who wants to, to wear a Hawaiian shirt in honor of Dale.
Those who wish may contribute to the family in care of Ferry Funeral Home.
