Melvin B. Davis, 90, of LaPorte, died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 25, 1922, in Star City, IN, to Frank B. and Hazel A. (Heward) Davis.
Mr. Davis retired from Bethlehem Steel after 20 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the European Theatre for 24 months. He was a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church. Melvin enjoyed walking, Big Band Era music and gardening. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He was married to Barbara Becker; she preceded him death. Then on July 4, 1986, in LaPorte, he married Stephanie Wymann, who survives.
Also surviving are one daughter Lorraine Davis of Phoenix, AZ; one son, James (Sue) Davis of Plymouth, IN; one stepdaughter, Krista Bruck of LaPorte; one stepson, Eric (Cynthia) Wymann of Newton, AL; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Yvonne Newkirk of Michigan City, IN.
Besides his first wife, Melvin was preceded in death by one daughter, Carol Davis; two sisters and two brothers.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 1 p.m. with Father Thomas Kincaid officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from noon until the service. Full military honors will be presented by the LaPorte Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 130 Red Coach Drive, Mishawaka, IN 46530.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.