Melvin Schwandt's Obituary
Melvin D. Schwandt, 86, passed peacefully February 21, 2012 in Madison Heights, Michigan. He was born in 1925 in Detroit, Michigan.
He was preceded in death by his wife Lucille, daughters Barbara (Ron) Knight and Sandra (Rick) Steele, grandson Ryan Beeman and great grandson Jack H. Knight.
Survived by his children Jeanette, Sharon (Ron) Beeman, Jacqueline, Kathleen, Melvin Jr., Gail (Bill) DeWitt, Patricia (Bill) Holland, Debra (Jim) Collins, Matt (Helen), Pamela (Jim) Anderson. Grandfather of 19 and 12 great grandchildren.
He will be dearly missed by all of us.
Melvin served on the USS Charles F. Hughes in WWII, and retired from Lonero Engineering where he was a tool and die maker.
Memorial Sunday, February 26, 2012 from 2:00 pm until time of service at 5:00 pm at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R Road, Madison Heights, Michigan.
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