LUDWIG WILHELM MELCHER was born to John and Dora Melcher in Fedor, Texas on May 3, 1917. He was baptized, confirmed and lived his life as a faithful servant of Christ in the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. He shared his life journey with Hermine Agnes Melcher who became his bride on July 22, 1945. Ludwig and Hermine were blessed with four children: Dennis Melcher, Joan Melcher Bone, Jerry Melcher, and Carol Melcher. Ludwig served his country in both the U.S. Army and the Army Air Corps during World War II. He is survived by his wife, four children, two sisters, Matilda Hannusch and Louise Beran, and one brother, John Melcher, Jr. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. On February 19, 2009, Ludwig went peacefully to his heavenly home to be with his Lord. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2009 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 8101 Senate Ave. Houston, Texas 77040. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, February 23, 2009 at Epiphany Lutheran Church. Interment will follow in Memorial Oaks Cemetery. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be given to Epiphany Lutheran Church.

Published by Houston Chronicle on Feb. 21, 2009.

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Parents:
John Carl Melcher, born Texas, Farmer
Dora Wolf Melcher, born Texas

Siblings:
Karl (Charles) August Melcher
Meta Melcher
Martha Emma Melcher Schreiber
Anna Marie Melcher Spieker
Alvin Otto Melcher
Otillie (Matilda) Louise Melcher Hanusch
Richard Gus Melcher
Frederick Gottfried Melcher
Ludwig (Louis) Wilhelm Melcher
Louise Minna Melcher Beran
Martin Ernst Melcher
Baby Boy Melcher
Minnie Elizabeth Melcher
John Edwin Wilhelm Melcher

Home in 1920, 1930: Precinct 8, Lee, Texas
Education: Elementary school, 5th grade
Home in 1940: Presidio, Texas, Occupation: Soldier

U.S. Army Air Corps: Enlisted 30 Dec 1941, Goodfellow Field, San Angelo, Texas

Marriage: July 22, 1945
Spouse: Hermine Agnes Bamsch Melcher

Children:
Dennis Melcher
Joan Melcher Bone
Jerry Melcher
Carol Faye Melcher

Home in 1950: Harris, Texas, Occupation: Machinist, motor parts