Melvin O. Raber

GRAND TOWER - Melvin O. Raber, 72, of Grand Tower, passed away 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at his residence with his loving wife at his side. Funeral services for Melvin will be at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Meredith Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Tower. Friends may call on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at the Chapel, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Burial will be in Walker Hill Cemetery, Grand Tower. Memorials to First Baptist Church, Grand Tower or to Hospice of Southern Illinois are the preferred form of remembrance and will be accepted by the funeral home personnel. Melvin was born on December 21, 1943, at Princeton, Indiana to Otto and Annie Irene (Curtis) Raber. He married Janice A. Mezo on August 13, 1966 at Grand Tower and she survives. Other survivors include his sister, Marianne Suchman and husband Bob (Robert) of Murray, Kentucky; father-in-law, Russell Mezo, many nieces and nephews and his beloved four footed friend, Ellie. Melvin was preceded in death by his son, Caleb Raber and his parents. Melvin was a life long farmer, raising cattle and grain. He was member of the First Baptist Church in Grand Tower and Farm Bureau. He enjoyed outdoor activities including being an avid deer hunter, camping, riding horses, boating and water skiing. Melvin loved planting a garden every year and especially enjoyed his asparagus patch.



Service:



1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2015



Meredith Grand Tower Chapel 105 S Maple Grand Tower, IL







Visitation:



5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, December 26, 2015



Meredith Grand Tower Chapel 105 S Maple Grand Tower, IL