David J. "SPC" Meiring, 57, 69 N. Main St., Minster, died at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital.

He was born Aug. 18, 1954, in Coldwater, to Roland "Mort" and Delores (Vehorn) Meiring. His mother survives in Minster.

Also surviving are three siblings, Marge Meiring, Minster; Lynn and (Jerry) Bergman, Minster, and Jim (Vickie) Meiring, Minster.

He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. He also was a member of the Sons of the American Legion and The Orphan Society at the church and sponsored children through "A Child's Fund."

He worked at Minster Machine for 40 years.

Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Rick Nieberding officiating.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Friday and 9-9:30 a.m. Saturday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster. Burial is at St. Augustine Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Food for the Poor through St. Augustine church.

Condolences may be made at www.hogenkampfh.com.