Lawrence L. Mineweaser

Lawrence "Larry" L. Mineweaser, 83, of Meadville, passed away, Friday, October 22, 2021 at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community. He was born on March 1, 1938 in Brookville, Pennsylvania a son of Herman F. Mineweaser and Grace Plyler Mineweaser. He married Eleanor G. Campbell on September 1, 1957. He was a graduate of Township High School. Following graduation he joined the National Guard and attended Clarion University until he ran out of money and was offered a full time job at Riverside Grocery in August of 1957. Little did he know he would have the opportunity to help grow the small grocery company into a tri-state known business. He worked in Brookville for two years then was transferred to St. Mary's to help open a store there. He moved to Meadville on November 1, 1966 to start store operations in Meadville. He was the store manager for twelve years and went on to become district manager for nineteen years covering stores in Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia. Larry was a member of the Meadville Jaycee's, the Chamber of Commerce, the Pioneer Investment Club, Meadville Elks Club, VFW Post 2006, Eagles Club, YMCA, Knights of Columbus. He was a longtime member of Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Church, where he was involved in keeping the school open in the 1970's becoming the first PTO President and served on the school board for six years. He served on the parish council and was a member of the Men's Club. Larry was an active member of the Meadville Lions' Club and had served as Past President and Assistant to the Treasurer. He was a member for 46 years and completed the club goal of "We Serve." He enjoyed playing cards, hunting trips to Canada, working in his yard and flower beds, spending time on the farm he grew up on and especially the fun times he had with his granddaughters. Larry will be missed greatly by his family but will be forever in their hearts and memories. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Eleanor Mineweaser of Meadville; a son, Kevin Mineweaser of Hermitage; a daughter, Kelly Mineweaser of Florida; grandchildren, Meghan Alexander and her husband Dan and Madalyn Mineweaser; a great granddaughter, Raelynn Alexander; brothers, Eugene Mineweaser and his wife MaryAnn of Brookville and Dennis Mineweaser and his wife, Marsha of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be announced in the coming months. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Larry's memory to a charity of the donor's choice. Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Larry's Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com Arrangements are in the care of Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville.