Melvin H. Hertel, age 83, of Brookville, Indiana died Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at his residence in Brookville.
Born July 15, 1938 in Brookville he was one of four children born to the late Michael A. & Frona (Klemme) Hertel. On June 24, 1961 he was united in marriage to the former Claudia Smith, and she survives.
Melvin was retired having worked at Seagrams Distillery in Lawrenceburg for over 41 years, in addition to farming in Franklin County all of his life.
He was a lifetime member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Brookville; the Franklin County Antique Machinery Club as well as the National Rifle Association. In his leisure time he enjoyed gardening, playing cards, mushroom hunting, visiting with friends at the Franklin County Senior Citizens Center, listening to Blugrass Music, and cherished time spent with his family.
Besides Claudia, his loving wife of over 60 years, survivors include four children: Mike (Glenna) Hertel of Brookville, Indiana, Mark (Gina) Hertel of Brookville, Indiana, Matt (Jamie) Hertel of Batesville, Indiana and Melanie Hertel of Aurora, Indiana; a son-in-law, John Monroe of Brookville, Indiana; two sisters, Ellen Bauman of Penntown, Indiana and Shirley Hoff of Sunman, Indiana; three grandchildren, Ben (Kristina Robinson) Cummins, Bethany (Luke Whalen) Monroe and Sarah (Toby Bonwell) Monroe; four step-grandchildren, John (Sally) Monroe, Brandy Monroe, Tim (Shelley) Metcalfe, Katraca (Jerry Eversole) Davidson; seven great-grandchildren, Cameron Metcalfe, Dylan Metcalfe, Emily Metcalfe, Jacksen Robinson, Jaxsyn Cummins, Kolbrie Cummins, Lilah Jean Cummins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Lester Hertel; his daughter, Melinda G. Monroe who died November 4, 2010.
Family & friends may visit from 4:00 P.M. till 7:00 P.M. on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Rev. Ladona Webb and Rob Cooley will officiate the Funeral Services at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home; burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Hospice of Margaret Mary or the Franklin County Antique Machinery Club.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Hertel family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.