Andrew C. Melin, Jr.

    Andrew C. Melin, Jr., 82 of Monticello, Indiana, died on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 4:17 a.m. at the Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital of Monticello, Indiana. 

   Andrew was born in Hoopeston, Illinois, to Andrew C. Melin, Sr. and Willie (Karrick) Melin, they preceded him in death.

   On February 27, 1965, in Hoopeston, Illinois, he married Shiela M. Benner, they have celebrated their 58th Anniversary this past February.  She survives. 

   Andrew was a Hoopeston Cornjerkers playing football throughout high school. He attended college at St. Joseph in Rensselaer, Indiana.  Andrew went into the Army Reserves following college. He retired from Caterpillar in Joliet, Illinois retiring after 30 years. Andrew was a volunteer fire fighter for Manhattan, Illinois.  He was a member of the Moose Lodge for several years. Andrew and Shiela made Monticello, Indiana home for the past 33 years.  He enjoyed fishing when he was younger.  Then after retirement he became an avid coon hunter and loved showing his dogs. He was amazing grandfather and enjoyed spending time with them all. Andrew was known for his wry sense of humor.

   Andrew is survived by his wife, Shiela M. Melin of Monticello, Indiana; children, Andrew C. (companion Alison Coble) Melin, III. of Monticello, Indiana, BethAnn (husband Jeff) VanDuyne, Wilmington, Illinois, Matthew P. (companion Shane Stivers) Melin of Lafayette, Indiana, Robert T. (wife Teresa) Melin of Lafayette, Indiana, grandchildren, Amber McCall, Brittney McCall, Alexis (husband Gabe) Skinner, Andrew C. Melin, IV, Hunter Melin, Jacob VanDuyne, Robert John VanDuyne, Mariah Melin, Cody Melin, Mikayla Melin, Logan Melin, and Blake Melin, great-grandchildren,Theodora Skinner, Grayson Skinner, Kyryn McCall, Jaylen McCall, and Jaxtyn Morrow; sister, Mary Melin; nieces, Christy Melin and Lorie Marshall; nephews, Joey Melin and Jerimiah Melin and others, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and a lot of friends.

  Andrew was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew C. Melin, Sr, and Willie (Karrick) Melin; granddaughters, Courtney McCall and Lauren Melin; Brother, Joseph Melin.

Private Family Services will be held at a later date. 

  Memorials may be given to the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, envelopes will be available at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home or can be mailed to the 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, C/O Melin Family Memorial.

    Miller- Roscka Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.