Kermit Meystedt

Kermit J. "Moose" Meystedt I, 69, of Cape Girardeau went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015.

He was born July 20, 1945, in Cape Girardeau, son to Clarence and Hazel Meystedt.

Moose graduated from Central High School in 1963 and received a bachelor's degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 1967, where he still holds the record for most points scored in a single basketball game, 52 points. He then went on to be drafted by the Kentucky Colonels of the ABA.

Married on Nov. 6, 1970, he faithfully led his family as a husband to Sandy Haney Meystedt of Cape Girardeau; a loving father to Madra (Michael) Jones of Cape Girardeau, Kermit Jay (Gabrielle) Meystedt II of Cape Girardeau and Aron (Lauren) Meystedt of Dallas; and grandfather to Graesen, Anna Clare, Savannah, Liviah and Kermit Jay III, and he was anxiously awaiting the arrival of grandchild number six.

Moose was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau and was currently serving on the Board of Elders. Moose and Sandy founded Genesis Transportation in 1982 and retired together June 30, 2012. During that time the Lord used Genesis as an outward expression of their faith in Jesus Christ to provide for countless missions across the United States.

Our comfort as a family comes from the truth that this is not the end but the beginning. In John 11:25, Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me even though he dies, yet shall he live!"

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Trinity Lutheran Church.

In celebration of his life, there will be a private service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Saxony Lutheran High School or Trinity Lutheran Church.

Online condolences may be made at fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.