{"id":22683,"date":"2024-12-22T16:56:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-22T21:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=22683"},"modified":"2024-12-22T16:56:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-22T21:56:04","slug":"melvin-ohler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/22\/melvin-ohler\/","title":{"rendered":"Melvin Ohler"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Melvin K. Ohler, 80, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mel was born on March 30, 1944 to the late Kenneth Ohler and Ruth (Holle) Ohler in Decatur, Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mel was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling. When Mel lived in Tennessee, he attended Union Hill Baptist Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mel attended Pleasant Mills High School and graduated in 1962. He was a skilled craftsman. He was employed as a Carpenter in the construction industry, mostly while living in Ardmore, Tennessee. Prior to moving, he was employed as a farmer and at GE in Decatur, Indiana until its closure in 1982.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mel enjoyed working in his garden and spending time with his great grandchildren. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He is survived by his daughter, Kristi Avery of Fort Wayne, Indiana; son, Tony (Emma) Ohler of Decatur, Indiana; son, Bob (Sandi) Ohler of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, David Brewster; Justin (Erika Schaden) Ohler; and Joe Ohler; eight great-grandchildren, Kaylie Wellman; Kendall Ohler; Peyton Brewster; Gracie Brewster; Liam Ohler, Penelope Ohler, Travis Landis, and Princeton Oliver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his three sisters, Mary (Al) Schnitz, Marlene (Marvin) Fast, and Marie Hegemier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling with Pastor Leonard Tanksley officiating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family and friends will be received from 9:30 a.m. until services on Monday at the church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Military graveside honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post 43 Color Guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preferred memorials can be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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