Residence: Fowler, Indiana
Died: Friday, August 05, 2011
Location: 9:58 a.m. in Fowler, Indiana
 
 
Age: 48
Date of Birth: Friday, December 14, 1962
Birth place:

Branch: Army

 
Father: Joseph E. Melin
 
Mother: Pattie L. ( Williams ) Melin
 
Marital Status:
Resided in: Fowler, Indiana formerly of Monticello, Indiana.
Funeral Date: Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Funeral Location: 7:00 p.m. Celebration of Life Services will be held at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Clergy: Pastor Ross Terry of the Twin Lakes Southern Baptist Church of Monticello, Indiana
Burial will take place:
Private Family Services.
Visitation will be:
4:00 p.m. until the time of services on August 9, 2011 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Biographical Information:
John was a 1982 graduate of the Twin Lakes High School. He had lived in Monticello, Logansport, and for the past several years Fowler, Indiana. John was a semi-truck mechanic. He was a life member of the Amvets Post of Monticello, Indiana. John enjoyed landscaping, lawn and gardening, and was an avid fisherman. He was a real comedian / jokester. John love all his family, especially his mom, daughter, and Gram W.. He enjoyed being with his granddaughters, nieces and nephews.

The family request casual dress.
Special Services: Full Military Rites will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. following the service by the Honor Guard of the American Legion, AmVets, and V.F.W. Post
Memorial Information: May be given to the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Marriage Information:
Survivors include:
Daughter,Heidi (husband Matt) Melin - Johnson of Georgia;Granddaughters,Ari, Emily, and Annabelle;Mom,Pattie L. Melin of Monticello, Indiana;Dad,Joe Melin of Bowling Green, Indiana;Sister,Susan K. (companion Skip) Mayhill of Monticello, Indiana,Step-Sisters,Cheryl Ann (husband Tom) Jones of Logansport, Indiana, Julie (husband John) VanCleve, and JoEllen (husband Mark) Kelly, both of Monticello, Indiana; Brother,Rick (wife Deb) Moore of Logansport, Indiana,Step-Brother, Jimmy (wife Jackie) Melin of Ireland;Grandmother,Eva Williams of Logansport, Indiana;Nieces & Nephews,Jackie Mayhill of Monticello, Indiana,Chad Mayhill of Reynolds, Indiana,Ben Moore of Lafayette, Indiana,Sgt. Brad Moore of Ft. Irwin, California;Brother-in-law,Dave Mayhill of Reynolds, Indiana;Great-Nieces & Nephews,Ethan, Alexis, Darren, Brooklyn, Kyler, and Xavier;Friend and Neighbor, Deb Ransom of Fowler, Indiana.
Preceded in Death:
Maternal Grandfather,Paul Williams;Paternal Grandparents,Andy & Willie Melin;Uncle,David Williams.
Arrangements by:
Miller-Roscka Funeral Home