John Robert Meissner 65, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Saturday, January 8, 2011 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana and again on Friday, January 14, 2011 from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at Redeemer Lutheran Church in DeRidder, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 14, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Redeemer Lutheran Church in DeRidder, Louisiana. Pastor Gary Archbold will officiate Interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana.

Mr. Meissner was a native of Minnesota and resident of DeRidder for 14 years. He was a lifetime member of the Lutheran Church and an active member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church.

He is survived by Son: Russell Meissner of DeRidder, LA; Daughter: Hillary Meissner of Orlando, FL; Brothers: George Meissner of Maple Lake, MN, Jim Meissner of Atlanta, GA, Tom Meissner of Anoka, MN; Sister: Marion Montaque of Sturgis, MI; 2 Grandchildren: Sydney Meissner, Zachary Meissner.