In Memory Of
Richard Melke
1948
2015
Richard Melke
February 21, 1948 — October 21, 2015
RICHARD MARTIN MELKE, age 67, left this world Wednesday evening to go to a place where he can breathe free.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 45 years, Sandy; 1 son, Rick (Kristie LeVangie) Melke; 2 daughters, Rachel (Ceasar) Souza and Amy Melke. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Jennifer, Michael, Tori, Eric, Ceasar Jr., Ben, Allyson, Juli, Emily, and Timothy. He is also survived by 5 great-granddaughters and 1 great-grandson. He also leaves behind brothers Ted (Sandy) Appplegate, Ned (Kathy) Applegate, Russell Hayden and Kenny Hayden; sisters Kathy Hayden and Sandy Hayden; and many other family members.
He worked for the City of Dayton for 37 years. He served 2 years of active duty in the Army, and 11 years in active reserve (serving in both 2291st and 705th divisions). He was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a 35-year friend of Bill W. He loved helping people. He could be seen walking the neighborhood with the family dog several times a day or sitting on the porch greeting passers-by. He was very devoted to family and was very much loved by all. We want to thank the staff of Heartland of Kettering for their love and support.
Family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton. A service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, October 26, 2015 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Dayton Memorial Park.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 45 years, Sandy; 1 son, Rick (Kristie LeVangie) Melke; 2 daughters, Rachel (Ceasar) Souza and Amy Melke. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Jennifer, Michael, Tori, Eric, Ceasar Jr., Ben, Allyson, Juli, Emily, and Timothy. He is also survived by 5 great-granddaughters and 1 great-grandson. He also leaves behind brothers Ted (Sandy) Appplegate, Ned (Kathy) Applegate, Russell Hayden and Kenny Hayden; sisters Kathy Hayden and Sandy Hayden; and many other family members.
He worked for the City of Dayton for 37 years. He served 2 years of active duty in the Army, and 11 years in active reserve (serving in both 2291st and 705th divisions). He was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a 35-year friend of Bill W. He loved helping people. He could be seen walking the neighborhood with the family dog several times a day or sitting on the porch greeting passers-by. He was very devoted to family and was very much loved by all. We want to thank the staff of Heartland of Kettering for their love and support.
Family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton. A service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, October 26, 2015 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Dayton Memorial Park.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, October 25, 2015
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
Service
Monday, October 26, 2015
Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
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