Dr. Wayne Cadman Meech DO

Dr. Wayne Cadman Meech, 78, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was married for 53 years to his beloved wife Carol Ann (nee Schmid). Devoted father of Wayne S. (Jennifer), David, Michael, Kristyn (Glen) Brenner, and Laura (Steve) Robert. Proud grandfather of Wayne, Emma, Adrianna Meech; Charlotte, Lillian, Evan Robert; and step grandfather to Molly and Anna Brenner. Loving brother of Erie Heermann, the late Emmerson, Lyle, Joyce, Curtis. Caring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, he earned a bachelors degree from the Detroit Institute of Technology. In 1963, he received a degree as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was passionate about helping others and caring for his family and community. He inspired many lives with his love, compassion, and sense of humor. Dr. Meech served in many leadership positions within the Osteopathic community. He served as President of the Department of Family Practice, was elected Chief of Staff of Mt. Clemens General Hospital, and sat on the Board of Trustees. Dr. Meech was President of the Michigan Osteopathic Association where his leadership contributed to many advancements within the association. Dr. Meech enjoyed precepting medical students within his clinical practice. He was an Associate Professor of Medicine at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Meech was also honored as a Fellow of the ACOFP and served as President of the American College of General Practitioners. He served on the advisory council for the Salvation Army and was a founding member of Cross Lutheran Church. Dr. Meech practiced family medicine in Roseville and was devoted to the community for 43 years before retiring in 2006. Visitation at Wujek-Calcaterra and Sons, Inc. (Shelby Township) 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Road on Monday, February 1st from 3-9pm. Instate Tuesday, February 2nd at 10:00am at St. John Lutheran Church, 1011 West University Drive, Rochester, until the time of service at 11:00am. Interment at Guardian Angel Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the MOA Past Presidents Endowed Scholarship at Michigan State University, Allocation Code AS000161: College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Free Hall, 965 Free Hall Road, Room A310 East Lansing, MI 48824 or the McLaren Macomb Health Care Foundation for the Ted B. Wahby Cancer Center, 1000 Harrington Blvd., Mt. Clemens, MI 48043. Share memories at wujekcalcaterra.com

Dr. Wayne Cadman Meech DO

June 21, 1937 - January 28, 2016