Melvin served in the U.S. Army from January 1945 to November 1946. He was so proud of being a veteran.
Melvin was a very active member of the First Congregational Church in Fremont. He had also been president of the American Hampshire Association.
Melvin loved his family more than anything. Holidays and family get-togethers meant so much to him. He especially loved to be around his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He always attended their programs, musical concerts, and sporting events.
Survivors include son Kirk and wife Judy Brooks of Fremont; and daughter-in-law Deb Brooks of Fremont. Grandchildren include Amy and husband Gus Kohtz of Omaha; Amanda and husband Jake Hansen of Tekamah; Ryan and wife Sarah Brooks of Fremont; Mikala and husband Wally Thompson of Fort Collins, CO; and Kelvin Brooks and fiancé Alexandra Andersen of Omaha. Great-grandchildren are Stella and Asher Kohtz; Lily and Emma Hansen; and Beckett and Mareck Thompson. He is also survived by brothers-in-law Jack and wife Norah Holbrook of Tacoma, WA.; Niels Christensen of Tacoma, WA.; and sisters-in-law Violette Elliott of Des Moines, IA.; Kate and husband Rob Miner of San Bernadino, CA.: Bette Tatum of Honolulu, HI.; and Marilyn King of Fremont. He has many nieces, nephews and friends that will miss him.
Melvin is preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne, sons Steven Brooks and David Brooks, two brothers and his sister.
The celebration of his life will be held Monday June 18, 2012 at 10:00am at the First Congregational Church, UCC in Fremont. The committal will be in Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors. There will be a gathering of friends and family on Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Ludvigsen Mortuary from 2pm to 4pm.
Memorials may be directed to the family or the donor's choice.
Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(4)
Tim and Diane Brooks
Mattoon, Il Sunday, June 17, 2012 I am so sorry to hear of Melvin's passing. I do not get back to Nebraska very often but I am glad that I stopped by and visited him, his wife Yvonne and their son David a few of years ago while they were all still with us. Lots of happy memories of visiting their farm with my brother Tom. He will be missed.June Westphal
Fremont, NE Friday, June 15, 2012 Deb and family, I am so sorry to hear about Melvin. I feel like I know him just from Deb's wonderful stories. I know he will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Junerhonda cain eichner
estacada, or Thursday, June 14, 2012 forgot to ask you debbie i u go on facebook u can add me on and we can stay in contact i would like that very much and again im so sorry of you losing your father in law rhonda cain eichnerrhonda cain eichner
estacada, or Thursday, June 14, 2012 so sorry to hear of the passing of your father in law debbie and i never got to thank you for you putting something up when my mom violet cain passed away my heart goes out to you and the family at this time of sorrow may god be with you all again im sorry rhonda cain eichner we use to live by u when u lived on platte st you and your folks