Rost, MelvinMelvin Lawrence Rost, 87, of North Fond du Lac, died Saturday, November 5, 2016, at St. Agnes Hospital.He was born on June 24, 1929, in Fond du Lac, a son of Otto A. and Emmaline E. Hintz Rost. He was a graduate of Winnebago Lutheran Academy.Melvin served the United States Army, as an MP, in both Japan and during the
Korean Conflict.He retired from Winnebago Lutheran Academy in 1993, after 27 years as head custodian. He would go on to enjoy his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were the love of his life.On February 28, 1952, he married Shirley Mae Voss.He is survived by his wife, Shirley; a son, Gary (Cheryl) Rost of Verona; two daughters: Diane (Mark) Logterman of North Fond du Lac, and Pam (Mike) Krebs of Sauk City; seven grandchildren: Amanda, Rebecca, Cory, Sara, Michelle (Mark) Brunner, Andy, and Jenni; five great-grandchildren: Addison, Carter, Cora, Afton, and Sophia, with number six due in March. He is further survived by a sister-in-law, Barbara Rost; and a brother-in-law, Ernie Fogle.He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother and father-in-law; three brothers: Eugene, Harold, and Wayne; and two sisters: Pearl and MarilynVISITATION: The family will greet relatives and friends from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 11, 2016, at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, 1010 Adams Avenue, North Fond du Lac.SERVICE: A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church with Rev. Michael Kampman and Rev. Thomas Behnke officiating.Inurnment will be in Estabrooks Cemetery.Memorials are appreciated to St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church.Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family,
www.kurkimachfuneralchapel.com. 920-921-4420
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