Fred E. Meinel aged 70 of Grand Rapids went to be with the Lord on August 28th, 2017. He is preceded in death by his stepson Jeff and is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Sandra, son Scott (Marci) Meinel, Duane (Heidi) Schoolman, 6 grandchildren, brother Richard (Sharon) Meinel, sisters Penny (James) Trowbridge, Patricia Meinel, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a long time employee of Lear Siegler Aerospace. ­­­­