Leonard Melvin

January 6, 1926 - December 20, 2021

Leonard Melvin, age 95, of Bloomingdale passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 at Wings Home, Allegan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garland and Lovisa Melvin; and two brothers, Howard and Garland "Buck." Leonard was born January 6, 1926 in Bloomingdale, MI. He is survived by his wife, Wilma, whom he married March 4, 1944. Also surviving are 2 children, Jim (Lily) of MA and Joyce (Chuck) Baker of Allegan; 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 1 step great grandson. He retired from Rockwell International and was a WWII Navy Vet serving aboard the U.S. Montrauk. Leonard was a long-time member of the Bloomingdale Christian Church and the Bloomingdale Fire Department, serving 70 years. He was also a life member of the VFW. The family will meet friends on Monday, December 27th from 4 - 7 PM at the Bloomingdale Chapel, D. L. Miller Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, December 28th, 11 AM, at the Bloomingdale Christian Church. Interment will follow in Spring Grove Cemetery with Military Honors. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Bloomingdale Christian Church or the Bloomingdale Area School Alumni Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to the Bloomingdale Chapel, D. L. Miller Funeral Home, www.dlmillerfuneralhome.com.