Kay Lund Meinhardt - Obituary

ay Lund Meinhardt, 88, of Annapolis, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Kay was born on September 16, 1938 in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, to the late Henry T. Lund and Thema Lund. She is predeceased by her brother, Ted Lund, and sister, Joy Hanson. She is also predeceased by her first husband, William C. (Bill) Mooney, Jr., in 1977, and second husband, Walter M. Meinhardt, Sr., in 2023. Kay and Bill were married for 15 years (1962-1977) and raised their three children, Billy, Mary and Beth, in Clinton, Maryland. Walter and Kay were married for 43 years (1980-2023) and raised their blended family, which included nine children, 22 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren, in Brandywine, Maryland. Kay is survived by her children, Debbie Wyvill (Wayne), Naples, FL, Dottie Crecelius (Dennis), Brandywine, MD, Woody Meinhardt (CC), Brandywine, MD, Steve Meinhardt, Brandywine, MD, Greg Meinhardt (Rachael), Brandywine, MD, Billy Mooney, Orange, CA, Mary Brady (Jeff), Brandywine, MD, Beth Herriott (Randy), Annapolis, MD, and Julie Snight (Bill), Drayden, MD. While working for an airline, Kay moved to Washington, D.C. in her early 20s and eventually met Bill. They enjoyed card games and coaching their children’s sports teams. Kay loved to play the guitar and was actively involved in St. John’s Catholic Church. After meeting Walter, she learned to play golf and tennis. She continued to be an avid Bridge player. They enjoyed traveling the world, playing golf and tennis, attending social and charitable events, and most of all spending time with family. Friends are invited to celebrate Kay's life at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 17510 Horsehead Rd., Brandywine, MD on Monday, September 28 from 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 11 am. Interment will follow at Immanuel United Methodist Church Cemetery, 17400 Aquasco Rd., Brandywine, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Kay to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Tunnel to Towers Foundation Condolences may be made by using the Memories link on this page.