Peto Meike Jr., lifelong Johnson County rancher, passes away at 92

Peto Meike Jr., a 92-year-old lifelong rancher from Johnson County, passed away on Sunday at the Amie Holt Care Center in Buffalo, Wyoming.

A veteran of the U.S. Army who served at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Meike dedicated much of his life to his family ranch in Kaycee alongside his brother, Don. He was an active member of several agricultural organizations, including the Wyoming Stockgrowers and Woolgrowers Association, and served the Powder River Conservation District for 40 years.

Graveside funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, at 11:00 a.m. in Willow Grove Cemetery, with Bob Ruby officiating. A reception will follow at the American Legion in Buffalo. Donations in his memory may be directed to the Meike Bunkhouse in Kaycee, Wyoming.