Robert Meisel

Dear Virginia and family all, Bob was a faithful, wise, and generous mentor in countless situations and relationships. As a Daughter of Charity who experienced his generosity during my 19 years in Saginaw, I was saddened to hear of his death, yet confident he is now held forever safe and whole in the heart of Infinite Love. You are blessed with memories and example. You will be even more blessed with his intercession. Thank you for sharing him with us all, especially all he did for St. Mary's. Your Sister, Honora

I had the distinct pleasure of working with Robert on several boards and committee's at St. Mary's of Michigan and the Saginaw Country Club. He was a true leader and an inspiration to to me. He will be missed by our community.

Ginny and family - So sorry to hear about Bob. He was a wonderful mentor, business partner and friend. And of course, also a lot of fun. I'll never forget kidnapping the Wolverine statue from his office and holding it for ransom. I guess that was OK because we were MSU grads/fans and they were at least tolerable (right Ginny?). Bob wasn't so good natured however when we put the Ohio State sticker on his office window while he was away on vacation. I guess that crossed the line. Lots of good memories - including memories of help and encouragement for a young attorney who didn't know what he was doing. We will miss him. Dave and Sue Kolat

I had the honor of practicing law with Bob for over 10 years before being appointed judge. In addition to being a knowledgeable and capable academic lawyer, Bob regularly impressed me with his ability at the practical application of the law. On a more personal note, Bob was always friendly and helpful (indeed I regularly sought his counsel and considered him a mentor of sorts), and I enjoyed his sense of humor. Bob's passing leaves a void in our community and our profession, as well as a sense of personal loss. Sincere condolences to Ginny and the family. randy jurrens

Ginny: After 56 years of marriage, nobody knew Bob better than you did. But I am so thankful I got to know and work with him for over 30 years. I cherish the knowledge that he shared with me and enjoyed challenges he presented to me. If I wanted to be sure it was done right, I simply went to Bob. He was phenomenal. Know that I am thinking of you, praying that you and your family find the peace and comfort in your family unity, and that soon when you think of Bob it will always bring a smile. Bless you all - Helen James