Melvin J. Heitz

Melvin J. Heitz, 76, of Landeck, passed away Sunday evening, October 26, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center as a result of a farm accident. His Family.... He was born June 26, 1938 in Landeck to the late Albert and Agnes (Youngpeter) Heitz. On August 1, 1964 he married Catherine (Ruen) Heitz who survives in Landeck. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. He and his wife enjoyed working on their farm together. He is also survived by two sons, Kevin (Jacqie) Heitz of Spencerville and Rodney (Darcy) Heitz of Elgin; two grandchildren, Kody Heitz and Rebecca Fett; two brothers, Donald (Barbara) Heitz of Delphos and Richard (Marilyn) Heitz of Landeck; in-laws, Paul (Joan) Ruen, Millie Ruen, Joseph (Dorothy) Ruen, Roger (Diane) Ruen, Irene Bullard, Marilyn (Dale) Calvelage, all of Ottoville, Mary (Paul) Honigford of Coldwater, Annie Ruen of Delphos; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog and passenger, Boxher the Boxer. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Fred Ruen. His Legacy.... Melvin had been a farmer for 64 years, started farming when he was 14. He enjoyed the Louisville Farm Show and the Bowling Green Tractor Pull. He took much pride in his orange tractors and machinery, cleaning and maintaining them meticulously. He found much relaxation in mowing his lawn being so proud of his 28 year old push lawnmower. He liked to go snowmobiling. He was a member of Landeck Catholic Order of Foresters and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church where he had served as usher for many years. His Farewell Services.... Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, the Rev. Dave Reinhart officiating. Burial will follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Friday at Strayer Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos where a parish Wake Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made for the improvement of the Old Section of Landeck Cemetery. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Melvin J. Heitz please visit our Sympathy Store.