Leo Edward Meitner

Leo Edward Meitner, age 95, of Osage passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City, Iowa. Leo was born March 6, 1931, on the family farm near Osage, Iowa, the son of Oscar and Anna (Popp) Meitner. He graduated from Osage High School in 1949. Leo served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and as Military Police at Camp Darby in Italy. On August 24, 1957, he married Lorraine Isaac at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville. Leo was a dairy farmer, seed salesman, and was the owner/operator of Meitner Dairy and Equipment Sales. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church where he was a lector, usher and served on the parish council. He was a past Grand Knight of Osage Knights of Columbus Council 4308. Leo was a life member of Osage V.F.W. Post 7920 where he managed many dances. He was a member of the Honor Flight Team and was also a member of the Stacyville American Legion. Leo served on the Twin Cedar Co-op Creamery Board, was a past president of the Mitchell County Farm Bureau and was a life member of the Dairy Shrine. Leo enjoyed music and dancing and was a member of the Rhythm Rascals, Meitner Band, along with playing in other bands for many years.

Leo is survived by his children, Angela (John) Duggan of Mason City, Keith (Gena) Meitner of Osage, Elizabeth (Mark) Lightcap of Dubuque, Mark (Kristi) Meitner of El Dorado, Loretta (Rodney) Koch of Osage, Lavonne (Edward) Suhr of Fredericksburg; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Marcella Voight of Osage; and sister-in-law, Charlotte Meitner of St. Ansgar.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Anna; wife, Lorraine; brother, Gerald Meitner; sister, Darlene Elliott; and brothers-in-law, Carl "Jim" Voight and Mel Elliott.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Leo will be held on at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The visitation will take place from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, with a Knights of Columbus  rosary service at 3:30 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The visitation will also continue for one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Osage. Hoff Celebrations - Champion Chapel of Osage is assisting the family with arrangements.