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Melvin Robert Poulas

24 Jul 1923 – 27 Aug 2011

Birth	24 Jul 1923
Death	27 Aug 2011
Cemetery	Schuyler Cemetery Schuyler , Colfax County , Nebraska , USA
Added by	Sally55 on 09 Mar 2012
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75644052

Bio

Melvin Robert Poulas was born July 24,1923 in Colfax County to John F. and Emma (Fendrick) Poulas. He attended rural District 61 school. Melvin joined the U.S. Army on March 21, 1944 and was wounded in action on October 27, 1944, for which he was awarded a Purple Heart. He was discharged on September 21, 1945. On November 17, 1953, Melvin married Louise Luecke. After her death Melvin married Roma McDuffee Vanicek. Melvin was a farmer, a member of St. John's Lutheran Church where he served two terms as a council member. He was also a member of McLeod Post #47 of the American Legion and Hsepen-Mitchell Post 4836 of the V.F.W. and the DAV. He loved farming, playing cards and listening to polka music on Sunday afternoons and road trips to eat out. Melvin is survived by three sons, Roger (Sandy) Poulas of Springfield, OH, Alan Poulas of David City, NE; Gary (Theresa) Poulas of Bellwood, NE; grandchildren: Meghan Poulas of Lincoln, and Katelyn Poulas, Ciera Poulas, Gunner Poulas and Emily Poulas all of Bellwood; and a sister-in-law Anita Poulas of Fremont. He was preceded in death by his parents, wives Louise (10/13/1984) and Roma (5/23/1999) 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Family suggests memorials to St. John's Lutheran Church or McLeod Post #47 American Legion or Hsepen-Mitchell Post 4836 VFW.

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Family

Parents

• John F Poulas 1877–1936
• Emma Fendrich Poulas 1880–1948

Spouse

• Roma Josephine McDuffee Vanicek 1915–1999 FaG
• Louise Lueke Poulas 1925–1984 FaG

Siblings

• Ruth H Poulas Kudera 1914–2001
• James Poulas 1920–2000

Children

• Alan J. Poulas 1960–2012 FaG

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