Melvin Howard Berkbuegler, 91, of Perryville, Missouri died Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at his home.
He was born March 4, 1932 in Perryville, MO to Edward and Thresa (Ernst) Berkbuegler.
Melvin and Arly Renaud were married September 28, 1957 at Church of the Assumption in Perryville, MO.
He served in the United States Army and was machinist for Bilt Best.
He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, American Legion Post #133, and Amvets.
Melvin loved camping and working on the farm.
Survivors include two sons, Duane (Mary) Berkbuegler of Perryville, MO, Rodney (Angela) Berkbuegler of Park Hills, MO; daughter, Vickie Morice of Perryville, MO; two sisters, Mildred Zahner of Perryville, MO, Gladys Renaud of Perryville, MO; and very special friend & companion Dianne Bohnert; six grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Arly; brother, George (Ida) Berkbuegler; sister, Alma (Harold) Mattingly; granddaughter, Kacey Berkbuegler; son-in-law, Bill Morice; two brother-in-laws, Oliver Zahner, Gene Renaud.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville.
Visitation will continue on Thursday, June 15, 2023 from 8:00 am to 9:30 am at Ford & Young Funeral Home.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Thursday, June 15, 2023 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in with Rev. Joe Geders C.M. officiating.
Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Perryville.
Memorial contributions may be given to Charity of your Choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.