Ohio Steeler Mike Meese gone home

Rick Troyer · Post by **Rick Troyer** » 20 Jan 2018 6:33 am

With a heavy heart I'm posting the loss of an excellent steel player, great friend and wonderful man.

Mike Meese of Dover Ohio passed away Friday, January 19 2018. No details are available at this time. Cause of death may have been heart attack. Only speculation at this point.

Mike was always a huge part of the Hummingbird Steel Celebrations as well as having his own band and supporting local music and especially the steel guitar.

Mike was loved by many and will be remembered for his calm spirit and joyous smile.Always the jokester and slow to anger. I miss you already my friend. Go rest high.
Rick Troyer

Don Burrows · Post by **Don Burrows** » 20 Jan 2018 1:07 pm

We have lost a great steel player & our hearts go out to Tracy & family, always loved his infectious smile. Praying for strength for the family during this difficult time.
Don & Ruby Burrows
Ashtabula, OH

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » 20 Jan 2018 6:07 pm

Terrible, sad news. Our prayers go out to Mike's family and friends.

Gary & Elaine Lambillotte
Medina, OH

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 20 Jan 2018 6:19 pm

I'm sorry to hear this news and send my condolences to his family and close friends. I didn't know Mike well but saw him at many steel guitar shows and conventions. I will never forget his open, friendly smile that never seemed to leave his face; a good lesson for all of us about how to make the lives of others a little bit brighter. Rest in peace, Mike; you left us too soon.

Mike Sigler · Post by **Mike Sigler** » 20 Jan 2018 7:27 pm

I am so sad to hear of mikes passing. What a great friend & player.
I'll see you soon ole friend.
:'(

James Jacoby · Post by **James Jacoby** » 21 Jan 2018 9:32 am

Mike was always one of my favorite people (he, and his wonderful family), and one of the best steel players, I've ever known! We'll all sure miss that smile, and those Bibs! I'm proud to have called him, My Friend! -Jake-

Mike Selecky · Post by **Mike Selecky** » 21 Jan 2018 3:40 pm

Sad news indeed! I only knew Mike from crossing paths occasionally doing club work some years ago - he always had a good word to say and was a great steel player!

Bob Cox · Post by **Bob Cox** » 22 Jan 2018 8:52 am

Rest in Pease my friend.

David Decker · Post by **David Decker** » 22 Jan 2018 9:14 am

Such bad news, Mike was a great friend. He will be so missed! Had many wonderful times with him and his wife Tracey. Rest in peace my friend!

Dan Haas · Post by **Dan Haas** » 24 Jan 2018 3:23 am

Mike and I played in Roselyn's Music Band years back. Excellent steel player enjoyed going to the jams and steel celebrations to see him play. Always a smile on his face

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.

Dustin Rigsby · Post by **Dustin Rigsby** » 25 Jan 2018 12:55 pm

My condolences to his family and friends

Mike Wheeler · Post by **Mike Wheeler** » 26 Jan 2018 8:06 am

My prayers and thoughts are sent out for his family and close friends.

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 26 Jan 2018 1:46 pm

Prayers to the family . . . RIP Mike

Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 30 Jan 2018 11:00 am

Sorry to hear this, Rick. I know you and several others Ohio steelers posting here were great friends with Mike. I had the pleasure of meeting him a time or two myself.

Glen E. Lanning · Post by **Glen E. Lanning** » 24 Feb 2018 10:29 am

Just found out about Mike's passing. So sorry about the loss! He will be missed.