Meiske, Jay C. age 93, of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away peacefully Dec. 5, 2023 surrounded by family. Jay was born and raised in Hartley, IA. He earned his Animal Science degrees from Iowa State University (B.S. 1952), Oklahoma State University (M.S. 1953) and Michigan State University (Ph.D. 1957). Dr. Meiske began his career in the Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota, in 1957. He retired in 1995 after a 38-year career at the U of M. Jay was preceded in death by his son Thomas Meiske; his parents John and Sadie Meiske; and his brother John Meiske. Jay is survived by his wife of 34 years, Geraldine (Gerry) of Eden Prairie; his children: Sue Meiske of St. Paul, Sally Pinkston of St. Paul, Mary Birrell of CA, Robbin (Mike) Romano of WY, Janeen (Joe) McNiff of Chaska, and Scott Krogseng of NC, along with 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Jay had abundant curiosity and many interests and touched countless lives with his humor, kindness, and wisdom. He and Gerry shared a passion for travel around the world. No memorial service is immediately planned. The family will notify loved ones in the future when a service is scheduled. Memorials may be directed to the Department of Animal Science at the University of Minnesota Foundation. makingagift.umn.edu/give/…

Published on December 10, 2023