Melcher, Richard Peter

1925 - 2012  (87 years)

• Name	Melcher, Richard Peter
  Birth	6 Apr 1925	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Military Service	Bef 1946
  WWII US Air Force
  Death	26 Nov 2012	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	27 Nov 2012
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Richard Peter Melcher, age 87, died peacefully on Monday, November 26, 2012 at Rennes Health Care in Appleton. Richard was born April 6, 1925 in Appleton son of the late Peter and Theresa (Schmeider) Melcher. Dick served his country during WWII and was a tail gunner in a B17 with the US Air Force. Following his service to his country, Richard was united in marriage to Dorothy Nissen on September 11, 1948. They spent 60 wonderful years together and were faithful charter members of St. Thomas More Catholic Church of Appleton. Dick was also an avid Golfer. Richard is lovingly survived by a sister, Ethel Brockman, Seymour; and by many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held 11:30 AM Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Highland Memorial Park, 3131 N. Richmond Street, Appleton with Rev. Gerald Falk officiating. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established for St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Online condolences may be made at: www.valleyfh.com Richard's family would like to extend a special thank you to the staffs of Rennes Health Care and Heartland Hospice for the compassion and care shown unto Richard and his family
  Person ID	I149484	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	Melcher, Peter,   b. 8 Oct 1884, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA d. 16 Jul 1949 (Age 64 years)
  Mother	Schmieder, Theresa,   b. 5 May 1886, Brillion, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA d. 30 Sep 1976, Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 90 years)
  Family ID	F57390	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Nissen, Dorothy Jane,   b. 4 Jul 1923, Racine, Racine, Wisconsin, USA d. 17 Nov 2008, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 85 years)
  Marriage	11 Sep 1948
  Family ID	F39529	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	1 May 2010