Melvin Eugene Harrell, 71, of Roann, Indiana, died 3:08 pm, Friday, September 10, 2021, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. He was born on December 4, 1949, to Lester B. and Donna Jean (Saline) Harrell.
Melvin was a 1968 graduate of Northfield High School. He married Peggy Ann Haupert in Roann on May 8, 1993; she died April 16, 2003. He owned and operated Mel’s Diner in North Manchester for several years. Melvin was President of the Eagles Lodge in Wabash. He was a member of Roann First Brethren Church, Moose Lodge in North Manchester, Elks Lodge in Wabash, and Sons of the Legion in Lagro. Melvin enjoyed cooking, traveling, going to casinos, serving others, and was a conversationalist.
He is survived by two siblings, Helen Holmes and Jerry Harrell, both of Wabash, four nephews, Rodney (Cheryl) Holmes of Wabash, Anthony (Katrina) Holmes of Nappannee, Indiana, Jeremy (April) Harrell of Madison, Tennessee, and Jason Harrell of Wabash, and several great nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Della Harrell.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service – Roann, 335 S. Chippewa Rd., Roann, with Pastor Rob Mace officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery, Roann. Friends may call 4:00 – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial is Roann Covered Bridge Festival.
The memorial guest book for Melvin may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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