Melvin Franklin Menzel

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Melvin Franklin Menzel at the age of 92. Melvin was born August 19, 1932 to Gerhard and Hulda Menzel in Thrall, TX.

Melvin proudly served in the United States Army and spent his whole life as a farmer until he retired. After his life in the fields, he picked up wood working, turnarounds in construction and had various jobs. Melvin had a green thumb and enjoyed his garden, especially his roses.

He was very dedicated to his wife Shirley and his faith and raised his family in the Lutheran Church. He loved singing even if it was off tune, was a great chicken foot player and enjoyed playing 44 & 88 with his family. His girls, grandkids and great grandkids were always a plus in his life. He enjoyed any celebration with his family that he could attend and made sure everyone had a good time. His smile was contagious and he will truly be missed by all.

He is preceded in death by his parents Gerhard and Hulda Schroeder Menzel; brothers Gilbert, Clarence, Ervin, Cecil, and Marvin Menzel; sister Gertrude Weise; and twin sister Mabel Walther.

Loved ones left to cherish is memory are his loving wife, Shirley Menzel; three daughters Deborah (Debby) Brauchle, Cynthia (Cindy) Gonzales (Willie), and Patricia (Trish) Atchley (Buddy); five grandchildren Michelle Varwig (Kelly), Heath Gonzales (Kim Streadl), Melanie Buegeler (Nathan Green), Lance Atchley (Brittney), and Heather Thomas (Dustin); great grandchildren Hunter McDowell, Noah and Madi Buegeler, Macy Buegeler, Calvin Sandidge, Kyra Buegeler, Cash Gonzales, Hudson McDowell, Kaleb Atchley, Keaton Thomas, Kinley Atchley, Aiden and Gauge Varwig; and great-great grandchildren Jackson and Charlotte Buegeler.

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Holmgreen Mortuary, 2061 E. Main Street Alice, Texas. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Holmgreen Mortuary, followed by Christian Burial at Roselawn Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Holmgreen Mortuary, 2061 East Main Street, Alice, Texas.

Arrangements are entrusted to Holmgreen Mortuary, 2061 East Main Street, Alice, Texas.

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