Melvin Kanzler, 80, of Scottsbluff, died Monday, April 23, 2012 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, NE. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 30, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Gary Cole officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery with military honors by the U. S. Marine Corps.
Melvin was born December 3, 1931 at Scottsbluff, NE to John and Mary (Schott) Kanzler. Melvin received his education from Victory Hill School and received his GED. He entered the Marine Corps January 16, 1952 and was honorably discharged January 15, 1954. He married Betty Lane June 3, 1956 at First Baptist Church and made their home in Scottsbluff. Melvin custom farmed for many years before beginning his employment with Jirdon Agri-Chem in 1989. He retired in 2004.
Melvin was a member of the First Baptist Church, Scotts Bluff Lodge #201 AF & AM, Panhandle Shrine and Eastern Star.
Melvin enjoyed spending time with his family. He spent much time in the coffee shop with his farmer pals. He would attend Job's Daughters functions with his girls to give others a hard time. He would tell silly jokes and made everyone laugh. Mostly he loved his wife, and recently told her how much he appreciated her.
He is survived by his wife Betty, children, MariAnn, Dale, Lori (Rick) Hullinger, Gale (Jon) Ridgeway, and Jennifer (Barry) Mattern ; grandchildren Michael (Amanda) Kanzler, Chris (Vanessa) Kanzler, Amanda Hullinger, Heather Kanzler, Elizabeth Hullinger, Erin Hullinger, Maxwell Powell, Nicole Hullinger, Alex Powell, Mason Powell, Sydny Ridgeway, Bryce Eckman, and Spencer Ridgeway; great grandchildren Austin Kanzler, and Aubrianna Sturgeon; sisters June Ring, Dorthy Kobobel, Donna Johnson, and Loretta (Donald) Schmall; and numerous nieces, nephews , cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Johnny and Harold and sisters Betty, Lilly, Betty, and Ester.
Dugan-Kramer Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
Melvin was born December 3, 1931 at Scottsbluff, NE to John and Mary (Schott) Kanzler. Melvin received his education from Victory Hill School and received his GED. He entered the Marine Corps January 16, 1952 and was honorably discharged January 15, 1954. He married Betty Lane June 3, 1956 at First Baptist Church and made their home in Scottsbluff. Melvin custom farmed for many years before beginning his employment with Jirdon Agri-Chem in 1989. He retired in 2004.
Melvin was a member of the First Baptist Church, Scotts Bluff Lodge #201 AF & AM, Panhandle Shrine and Eastern Star.
Melvin enjoyed spending time with his family. He spent much time in the coffee shop with his farmer pals. He would attend Job's Daughters functions with his girls to give others a hard time. He would tell silly jokes and made everyone laugh. Mostly he loved his wife, and recently told her how much he appreciated her.
He is survived by his wife Betty, children, MariAnn, Dale, Lori (Rick) Hullinger, Gale (Jon) Ridgeway, and Jennifer (Barry) Mattern ; grandchildren Michael (Amanda) Kanzler, Chris (Vanessa) Kanzler, Amanda Hullinger, Heather Kanzler, Elizabeth Hullinger, Erin Hullinger, Maxwell Powell, Nicole Hullinger, Alex Powell, Mason Powell, Sydny Ridgeway, Bryce Eckman, and Spencer Ridgeway; great grandchildren Austin Kanzler, and Aubrianna Sturgeon; sisters June Ring, Dorthy Kobobel, Donna Johnson, and Loretta (Donald) Schmall; and numerous nieces, nephews , cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Johnny and Harold and sisters Betty, Lilly, Betty, and Ester.
Dugan-Kramer Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
Melvin Kanzler, 80, of Scottsbluff, died Monday, April 23, 2012 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, NE. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 30, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Gary Cole officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery with military honors by the U. S. Marine Corps.
Melvin was born December 3, 1931 at Scottsbluff, NE to John and Mary (Schott) Kanzler. Melvin received his education from Victory Hill School and received his GED. He entered the Marine Corps January 16, 1952 and was honorably discharged January 15, 1954. He married Betty Lane June 3, 1956 at First Baptist Church and made their home in Scottsbluff. Melvin custom farmed for many years before beginning his employment with Jirdon Agri-Chem in 1989. He retired in 2004.
Melvin was a member of the First Baptist Church, Scotts Bluff Lodge #201 AF & AM, Panhandle Shrine and Eastern Star.
Melvin enjoyed spending time with his family. He spent much time in the coffee shop with his farmer pals. He would attend Job's Daughters functions with his girls to give others a hard time. He would tell silly jokes and made everyone laugh. Mostly he loved his wife, and recently told her how much he appreciated her.
He is survived by his wife Betty, children, MariAnn, Dale, Lori (Rick) Hullinger, Gale (Jon) Ridgeway, and Jennifer (Barry) Mattern ; grandchildren Michael (Amanda) Kanzler, Chris (Vanessa) Kanzler, Amanda Hullinger, Heather Kanzler, Elizabeth Hullinger, Erin Hullinger, Maxwell Powell, Nicole Hullinger, Alex Powell, Mason Powell, Sydny Ridgeway, Bryce Eckman, and Spencer Ridgeway; great grandchildren Austin Kanzler, and Aubrianna Sturgeon; sisters June Ring, Dorthy Kobobel, Donna Johnson, and Loretta (Donald) Schmall; and numerous nieces, nephews , cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Johnny and Harold and sisters Betty, Lilly, Betty, and Ester.
Dugan-Kramer Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
Melvin was born December 3, 1931 at Scottsbluff, NE to John and Mary (Schott) Kanzler. Melvin received his education from Victory Hill School and received his GED. He entered the Marine Corps January 16, 1952 and was honorably discharged January 15, 1954. He married Betty Lane June 3, 1956 at First Baptist Church and made their home in Scottsbluff. Melvin custom farmed for many years before beginning his employment with Jirdon Agri-Chem in 1989. He retired in 2004.
Melvin was a member of the First Baptist Church, Scotts Bluff Lodge #201 AF & AM, Panhandle Shrine and Eastern Star.
Melvin enjoyed spending time with his family. He spent much time in the coffee shop with his farmer pals. He would attend Job's Daughters functions with his girls to give others a hard time. He would tell silly jokes and made everyone laugh. Mostly he loved his wife, and recently told her how much he appreciated her.
He is survived by his wife Betty, children, MariAnn, Dale, Lori (Rick) Hullinger, Gale (Jon) Ridgeway, and Jennifer (Barry) Mattern ; grandchildren Michael (Amanda) Kanzler, Chris (Vanessa) Kanzler, Amanda Hullinger, Heather Kanzler, Elizabeth Hullinger, Erin Hullinger, Maxwell Powell, Nicole Hullinger, Alex Powell, Mason Powell, Sydny Ridgeway, Bryce Eckman, and Spencer Ridgeway; great grandchildren Austin Kanzler, and Aubrianna Sturgeon; sisters June Ring, Dorthy Kobobel, Donna Johnson, and Loretta (Donald) Schmall; and numerous nieces, nephews , cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Johnny and Harold and sisters Betty, Lilly, Betty, and Ester.
Dugan-Kramer Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
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