Clayton-Butler-Hancock County IA Archives Obituaries.....Webber, Melvin C January 2, 2003
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The Gazette (Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA) January 7, 2003
Deceased Name: Melvin C Webber
83, of Elkader, died Thursday morning, Jan 2, 2003, in Central Community 
Hospital following a sudden illness, Services: 1 p.m. today, Peace United 
Church of Christ, Elkader,by the Rev. Shane Estes. Burial: East Side Cemetery, 
with military rites by Lemka-Stendel American Legion Post 106. Friends may call 
after noon today at the church. Arrangements with Leonard Funeral Home, Elkader.
Melvin was born April 6, 1919, in Garber, Iowa, to George and Bertha 
(Brandenburg) Webber. He received his education at Elkport High School, was 
president of his senior class and graduated in 1937. He served in the armored 
division during World War II. Melvin was one of the first inductees drafted 
into the U. S. Army. He was united in marriage to Ivanell Knoke on Feb 24, 
1946. They had celebrated 52 years of marriage before her death in 1998.
Melvin was a heavy equipment operator for most of his life, working for Upham 
Construction, Donaldson Construction and was street commissioner in Elkader. 
Melvin was a volunteer fireman in Garber and Elkader for nearly 50 years. He 
was a member of the American Legion and Peace United Church of Christ in 
Elkader. Melvin was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing and boating. He 
enjoyed his family and had a special interest in its many members. His hometown 
and surrounding area meant a great deal to him with his many friends and 
neighbors. In recent years, Melvin enjoyed the upkeep of his house, visiting 
and traveling with his son, Bob and wife Vicki, picture taking, Iowa football 
and basketball games and the achievments of his grandson.
Survivors include two sons, Tom(Mary) Webber, Elkader and Bob(Vicki) Webber, 
Iowa City; and a grandson, Alan Webber and wife Shana Fried, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Melvin was preceded in death by his wife, Ivanell; a son, Steve Alan; and a 
brother, Walter Webber.


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The Gazette(Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA)
Date: January 7, 2003
Edition: F
P 5
Record Number: 1208479

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