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Melvin LeRoy Kechley

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Birth	:	28 May 1922 Lewellen, Garden County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	30 Nov 2012 Oshkosh, Garden County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Berea Lutheran Cemetery, Chappell, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2008900, -102.3439080
Description	:	Melvin LeRoy Kechley, 90, of Oshkosh, passed away Friday morning, November 30, 2012, at his home in Oshkosh. Melvin was born on May 28, 1922 to Elmer LeRoy and Sophena Matilda (Damrow) Kechley in Lewellen. After his father died when he was 3 months old he became the man of the house. He attended rural school until the age of 16 when he left to take over the family farm. Melvin was united in marriage to Bonnie McCormick on May 18, 1947 on the McCormick Farm. The couple raised 3 daughters living on the Kechley farm near Lewellen. Bonnie passed away... Read More	Melvin LeRoy Kechley, 90, of Oshkosh, passed away Friday morning, November 30, 2012, at his home in Oshkosh. Melvin was born on May 28, 1922 to Elmer LeRoy and Sophena Matilda (Damrow) Kechley in Lewellen. After his father died when he was 3 months old he became the man of the house. He attended rural school until the age of 16 when he left to take over the family farm. Melvin was united in marriage to Bonnie McCormick on May 18, 1947 on the McCormick Farm. The couple raised 3 daughters living on the Kechley farm near Lewellen. Bonnie passed away on February 4, 1987. On August 21, 1988 he was united in marriage to Betty June (Robb) Nass at the Berea church. The couple lived on the farm until moving into Oshkosh in 1999. Melvin worked hard on the farm for many years growing wheat and raising cattle. He was a long term member of the Lutheran Men's Council and very active in the church. Melvin and Betty enjoyed taking cruises and traveling the world. They spent many winters in Arizona. He also enjoyed playing cards, bowling and golfing. Above all else he enjoyed spending time with those he loved. He was a very devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be missed by many. Melvin is survived by his wife of 24 years, Betty of Oshkosh; 3 daughters, Teresa and husband, Len Russell of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Coleen Ring of Bridgeport, and LaRee and husband, Randy Gompert of Bayard; step-daughter, LaDena Younglund of Mesa, Arizona; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Bonnie, infant brother, Gilbert LeRoy Kechley, stillborn daughter, Peggy Lea Kechley, and sister, Donna Tophoj.

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Melvin LeRoy Kechley's memorial is located at: Berea Lutheran Cemetery, Chappell, Deuel County, USA.
When did Melvin LeRoy Kechley death?
Melvin LeRoy Kechley death on 30 Nov 2012 in Oshkosh, Garden County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.2008900
Longitude: -102.3439080

Family Members:

Parent

Elmer Michael Kechley

(1893 - 1922)

Sophena Matilda Damrow Kechley

(1897 - 1990)

Spouse

Betty June Robb Kechley

(1927 - 2020)

Bonnie L McCormick Kechley

(1926 - 1987)

Siblings

Donna Marcile Kechley Tophoj

(1918 - 2011)

Gilbert L. Kechley

(1920 - 1921)

Children

Peggy Lea Kechley

(1960 - 1960)

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Coordinate: 41.2008900, -102.3439080

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23. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
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