Melvin Roessler

Melvin Roessler entered into rest on Saturday, May 14, at the age of 83. He was born July 21, 1938, to the late Ervin and Elvie Sparck Roessler. He graduated from Yorktown High School in 1956 and later married LaFern Rose Bruns on April 20, 1958. He worked as an auto mechanic at Atzenhoffer Chevrolet. Melvin also served in the Texas National Guard. He was a longtime member of First English Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, LaFern Rose Bruns Roessler; his daughters, Cheri Long (Keith), Beth Knezek (Rusty) and Susan Hale (Daryl). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Travis Long, Eric Long, Robert Knezek, Blair Knezek Ripple (Justin), Morgan Hale and Jess Hale Noesser (Tyler), as well as his great-grandchildren, Everett Noesser and Jett Ripple.

In addition to his parents, Melvin is preceded in death by his infant son Earl and his brother Wayne Roessler.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by a chapel service beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Chip Reynolds officiating. Interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. To leave a comforting message or to share a fond memory, please visit www.gracefuneralhome.net.