Richard Meixner, age 80, a lifelong resident of Lakewood, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026.
He was the beloved son of the late Martin and Emily (Michnay) Meixner and the brother of the late Janet (Ray Thoms).
Richard is survived by his two sons, Josh (Mel) of West Salem and Justin, and by three grandchildren, Isaac, Evelyn, and CW.
Richard spent his career in the graphic arts industry, ultimately serving as President of Cleveland Printing Ink. Beyond his professional life, he was known as a lifelong teacher and mentor, always generous with his knowledge and eager to help others learn. He spent countless hours tutoring and guiding family members, friends, and neighbors, sharing his skills and encouraging curiosity and creativity.
A man of wide-ranging interests, Richard enjoyed scale architecture, Art Nouveau design, photography, crafting Tiffany-style lamps, and automobiles.
In his later years, Richard embraced a deep spiritual path and converted to Judaism, choosing the Hebrew name Aaron in place of his middle name Alan as a reflection of his faith.
He will be remembered fondly by his family and by the many friends he made across the country.
A celebration of Richard’s life will be held in the coming weeks, with details to be announced by the family.
Shalom Richard, I’ll see you in heaven.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Richard was my neighbor and friend at the Westerly Apartments. We use to have many long and very interesting conversations. He was very much loved and will be very much missed.
Shalom Richard rest in peace. 🙏
A true friend during g his walk of this life. You will be missed but we will walk together again in the next life.
Peace be with you my friend.
Richard and me were classmates at Midpark High School in Middleburg Heights, Ohio (class of 1964). Great guy; we shared a love of old classic cars, and I found his intelligence to be both uplifting and provide a good perspective on life at the time. Sorry we weren’t able to stay more in touch over the years. RIP old friend!
Talked to Richard at Westerly Apartments art shows.
His scale model buildings, which he made from scratch, were unbelievable.
Didn’t know him well but he seemed like a great guy.