Melvin Junior Heinlein

December 28, 1927 - September 13, 2017

Melvin Junior Heinlein age 89, of Glidden, peacefully fell asleep with hope and faith in Jesus on September 13, 2017 at Park Manor Nursing Home under the care of Flambeau Home Health and Hospice. Melvin was born on December 28, 1927 in Peeksville. He served in the United States Army Air Forces at the conclusion of WWII typing discharge orders for military personnel returning from deployment. On February 6, 1948 he married Lucille Wallace in Lakewood, CO. After typing his own discharge papers from military service, he worked at Kincaid Pharmacy in Lakewood, CO, eventually becoming a partner in the business. He sold his share of the business to his partner in 1970 and moved to Glidden to be close to his family. He worked as a logger. He enjoyed family, friends, and serving his Savior actively in church. In retirement he worked a number of years with the Senior community Service Employment Program U.S. Forest Service U.S.D.A. maintaining campgrounds and signage. Melvin was a loving, extremely patient and honest, and enjoyed staying busy. He served as an elder, custodian, and in many other capacities at Trinity Lutheran Church in Glidden. He enjoyed shopping, traveling, cheering for the Green Bay Packers, being with loved ones, and playing cards. Melvin is survived by: (3)children: Sheryl (Bill) Launer of O'Fallon, MO Dale (Dianne) Heinlein of Park Falls Mark (Connie) Heinlein of Negaunee, MI grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings and many nieces and nephews. Melvin was preceded in death by his wife Lucille and son Thomas. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30am on Friday September 22, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Glidden. Rev. Gary Lodholz will officiate. A visitation will be held on Friday from 9:30am until the hour of the service. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Glidden with military rights under the auspices of the Glidden VFW and American Legion Posts. Luncheon will follow at the church. Melvin's family extends a heartfelt thank you tot he staffs of Park Manor, Flambeau Home Health and Hospice, Flambeau Hospital, and Marshfield Clinic for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered in Melvin Heinlein's name to the “Floor Covering Upgrade Fund” at Trinity Lutheran Church, 76372 Lenz Road; Glidden, WI 54527.