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Melvin O. Schlei
1918 - 1964
Rites held Wed. for Melvin Schlei
Melvin O. Schlei, 46 passed away suddenly Monday afternoon, Oct. 6, following a
heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the
First Methodist Church. The Rev. Wallace Stark officiated, using Isaiah 41:10 as
his text.
Vivian Michelson, soloist, sang "Near to the Heart of God" and "God
Understands," accompanied by Mrs. Chet Stille, organist.
Burial was made in Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme, with Bohn Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements. Military services were conducted at the graveside by the
American Legion Post No. 256 assisted by the V.F.W. Post No. 5515. Pallbearers
were Graydon Back, Robert Hartzell, Franklin Buseman, Lyndon Kilgore, Carold
Larson and Verle Keraus.
Born Sept. 30, 1918, at Klemme, he was the son of Henry and Flora Schoenwetter
Schlei. He received his education in the Klemme schools, graduating from Klemme
High School. He served five years in the United States Air Force during World
War II. On February 16, 1947, he was married to Veletta Jurgenson. He was
employed as manager of the Seidels Company store soon to open in Garner.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, Douglas, 17, and Jeffrey, 12, and one brother,
Kermit Schlei of Klemme.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
source: Garner Leader & Signal, 7 Oct 1964, page 12
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Melvin Orvile Schlei: born 30 Sep 1918 Klemme, Hancock
County, Iowa - died 5 Oct 1964 Garner, Hancock County, Iowa
Grave marker at Calvary Cemetery, Klemme, Hancock County, Iowa - Block 3, Lot 40
Son of Henry Frederick Schlei, born 1878 - died 1931 and Flora H
Schoenwetter, born
1882 - died 1939
Husband of: Veletta Pearl Jurgensen, born 1917 -
died 1987
Brother of:
Kermit W Schlei (1914-1976)
source: Find-A-Grave, memorial# 97090537
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