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Glenn Meinke
03/10/1933 — 09/26/2025
Born in Cincinnati Ohio
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Glenn Meinke
Glenn Meinke, 92, of Pasco, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025
Glenn was born on March 10, 1933, to Kurt and Elsie Meinke in Cincinnati Ohio. Glenn served in the Army during the Korean war as a Morse code interpreter. He moved to Richland, Washington in 1958 and worked as a teacher and coach for 4 different schools, ending with Hanford School. He coached football, but his greatest achievements were as a GREAT baseball coach! Glenn took his team to State in 1984, 1985, 1987 and 1992, winning the state championship in 1985 and 1987. Glenn also coached summer baseball leagues. As a baseball player, Glenn won the trophy for outstanding player in 1957.
Glenn is preceded in death by his first wife Shirley (Widman) Meinke 11-6-2011, they were married 7-19-1952
Glenn is survived by four daughters, Jill (John) Dyson, Gail (Kendall) Naethe, Peri (John) Hall and Wendy (Bob) Erikson, one son Guy Meinke. Glenn is also survived by his second wife Lois (Heiland) Meinke, whom he married on 10/08/2016. Her 2 daughters, Lisa (Rob) Knight, Gina (Dar) Follett, two sons Clay (Holly) Widener, Clint Widener and twenty-three grandchildren, and twenty-four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 24th at 4:00 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Event Center ” Events at Sunset”.
915 Bypass Hwy Richland WA 99352
Glenn’s family would like to express special appreciation to: The staff at Foxtail Senior Living. Flowers may be sent to Events at Sunset – 915 Bypass Hwy, Richland WA 99352
Coach Meinke was a fantastic man and mentor. I had the honor and privilege of playing for him for the Hanford Falcons and Hanford Flames experiencing both the passion and leadership he displayed and instilled in his players. Rest in Peace coach. Your will always be a leader and a legend
Coach Meinke was such a positive and influential person in my life. It was a privilege to play for him. One of the best high school coaches in Washington state for sure but his impact and legacy go way beyond the baseball diamond. I’m going to miss you Coach!
Oh man, I just saw this. Coach Meinke, what a great guy and coach. He always treated us high school baseball players well, even when we didn’t deserve it. He was memorable, and I still talk about him to this day.
I will never forget Coach Mienke. He loved the game of baseball and he loved coaching. He influenced a lot of young men in his time. He put his heart and soul into Hanford baseball which is what made it such a special place and a special memory for so many. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Rest in Peace Coach!
I had the pleasure to play baseball for Hanford and under the leadership and guidance of Coach Meinke. I remember his patience, knowledge of the game and all his encouragement to improve every week and every game.
As a coach and teacher for over 30 years, I have taken some of his attributes along with me that I learned as a kid playing baseball into my career as an educator.
Thank you coach for all that you did for me as a kid and thank you for leading us to a state title in 1987. One of my favorite memories as a student at Hanford High School.
Coach Meinke taught me/us a lot as our coach at Hanford. He taught us the importance of details and being accountable. His practices were very organized and structured. Coach pushed us to be not only better baseball players but better human beings. I would go up to the baseball field to see him because he was ALWAYS there. We had a running joke that he actually slept at the baseball field. Coach hit me thousands and thousands of ground balls and never told me he was tired of hitting them (even though his hands were raw from it). He gave his heart and soul to helping kids reach their goals and aspirations and devoted his life to giving back to his community. I will never forget the impact he had on my life. Thank you Coach. We love you..RIP
I grew up with Guy so I knew Glen very well. Very nice man and a great coach. I remember Guy coming to my house and picking me up in his dad’s car nether one of us could drive. After our joy ride we pulled up in front of Glenn’s house thinking no one was home, wrong, Glenn was not happy with us. RIP Glenn
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Meinke. He was a great man and I was fortunate to have him as a teacher at Hanford High School. I had much respect for him as a teacher and coach. I also feel fortunate that I could see and visit with him for many years as he was generous enough to keep our home scorebook for basketball for many years while I was coaching. Thank you Coach Meinke.
I’m fortunate to have been impacted by Glenn in Jr. High PE, ans our baseball coach in 1985, and while assisting Hanford baseball after college. Coach Meinke
touched many lives in such a positive , understanding, and fun manner. There are a lot of nicknames out there that people still use -for sure!
There’s a baseball diamond in my heart with you there.
I love you Dad! I miss you! Say hello to Mom and your baby dogs Rocky, Herman, Susie, Billy-Bob, Scooter & Cinnamon. You were the best Dad ever and it feels so empty without you. Rest now Dad!
Love,
Wendy
Rest peacefully Coach Meinke. Thanks for the great memories of high school baseball.
Glenn was a fine man and a terrific coach. He knew how to treat kids and get the most from them, as a teacher as well as a coach. He coached baseball and football, but most of all he built relationships which remain as a testament to his life and work. Bravo!
Great man who was as dedicated to what he loved more than almost anyone I’ve ever known – his wife and baseball. He was great at showing kids how to prepare, compete, and win – life lessons that have helped me my entire life. Still not surprised he threw out the ceremonial first pitch last year at the 3A State Title Game – what a run he had. Rest easy coach, but I’m sure you’re throwing BP and tending to the diamond in heaven.
Well done Coach Meinke….that’s a full life sir! Now RIP!
So sorry for your loss Guy and Gail. I met your dad at the original Spudnut Shop in Richland a number of years ago. My brother and I enjoyed his stories.
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