Don Wayne Miekley

Don Wayne Miekley, 87, of Springfield, passed away on Aug. 23, 2025 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born on Feb. 16, 1938 in Clever, the son of Alfred and Lydia Miekley.
He enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Valdosta, Georgia, where he met his wife of 67 years, Frankie V. Miekley. He was employed by Zenith for 28 years and was a member of Galloway Baptist Church, the Gold Wing Club, and the BMW Club. He was also a leader of the Retreads Club, with whom he and Frankie traveled to all 48 continental states by motorcycle.
He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Eugene, Glen and Leslie; as well as his parents.
In addition to his wife Frankie, he is survived by his son Dwayne Don Miekley (wife Gretchen) of Springfield; and two grandchildren Madison Miekley of New York, New York and Weston Miekley of Ash Grove.
The family received friends from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at Klinger-Cope Family Funeral Home. A private graveside service was on Thursday, Aug. 28 at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. The family requests that donations be made to the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri, 3161 W. Norton Rd., Springfield, MO 65803. Online condolences can be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com.