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Melvin Walter Grotelueschen
29 Mar 1919 – 31 Oct 2000
| Birth | 29 Mar 1919 |
| Death | 31 Oct 2000 |
| Cemetery | Columbus Cemetery Columbus , Platte County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Don on 20 Nov 2007 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9794704 |
Bio
Son of William & Frieda (Wurdeman) Grotelueschen. He attended Timber Hill School in rural Leigh and Zion Lutheran School and was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh. On February 11, 1942 he married Helen Kucera at Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh. He entered the Army during WW II on September 10, 1942 and was discharged for family reasons on January 12, 1943. After returning home he began farming the family farm. Melvin had been active in the Lutheran Laymen's League at Zion Lutheran Church and was a member of the American Legion in Leigh. He enjoyed baseball, bowling, and dart ball. He and his wife were members of Jubilee Squares a square dancing group. Melvin loved to travel and had been to Hawaii several times, had been on an Alaskan cruise and had been to Australia. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren in their sport activities. As a farmer he took pride in making sure his cornrows were planted straight and driving his 656 International diesel tractor. Melvin loved kids and being entertained by his grandchildren. Melvin is survived by: Spouse - Helen Grotelueschen - Columbus, NE Daughter - Doreen (Jim) Linnan - Playa del Rey, CA Son - William 'Willie' Marlene Grotelueschen - Columbus, NE Brother - Leo (Donna) Groteluschen - Leigh, NE Sister - Hilda (Elmer) Went - Columbus, NE Brother-in-law - Victor Olson Sr. - Leigh, NE Grandson - Michael Grotelueschen - Columbus, NE Granddaughter - Kristin Grotelueschen - Columbus, NE Granddaughter - Tiffany Grotelueschen - Columbus, NE Melvin was preceded in death by: Father - William Groteluschen Mother - Frieda (Wurdeman) Groteluschen Sister - Ruth Olson Sister - Verona Elhers
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- Ruth Louise Groteluschen Olson 1912–1994
- Verona Lenora Groteluschen Ehlers 1914–1979
- Hilda Groteluschen Went 1920–2013
- Leo William Groteluschen 1924–2006
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