William Mekan, Sr.
February 25, 1946 - April 14, 2011
William Mekan, Sr. of Cadillac died Thursday morning, April 14, 2011 at his home. He was 65. He was born on February 25, 1946 in Powe, Missouri to Lawrence Albert & Mildred Marie (Arnold) Mekan. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He has lived in Cadillac for the past 28 years. He worked in retail sales for many years. Survivors include his children: John (Cassie) Mekan of Cadillac, William Mekan, Jr. of Evart, Earl Alexander of Bay City, Peggy Sue Mekan (Chris Fulk) of Manton, and Karen Moffit of Cadillac; 6 grandchildren; his mother, Mildred M. Mekan; brothers & sisters: Ivan (Robin) Mekan, Gene (Bertha) Mekan, David (Janese) Mekan, Tom Mekan, Frances Mekan, Vi Mastilovich, and Ava June Armes all of Missouri and Carolyn Mekan of California; several nieces and nephews and his dear friend and companion, Gleanna Willingham of Cadillac. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence A. Mekan and 2 sisters: Margaret Parks & Launita McNeal. Burial will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan. Arrangements were made by the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com
William Mekan, Sr. of Cadillac died Thursday morning, April 14, 2011 at his home. He was 65. He was born on February 25, 1946 in Powe, Missouri to Lawrence Albert & Mildred Marie (Arnold) Mekan. He served in the United States Army during... View Obituary & Service Information