Melvin M. Svaty Sr. (1932-2016)

Melvin M. Svaty Sr. 83, Lucas, died Saturday, May 14, 2016. He was born June 19, 1932, in rural Lincoln County. He was a retired farmer/stockman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Ramona Echer in 2016.

Melvin is survived by his wife, Shirley Mettlen Svaty, of Lucas; son, Michael (Stephanie) Svaty, Lucas; daughters Lori Ward, Lucas and Lynne (Gene) Angel, Paradise; brother, Norman (Verna) Svaty, La Grade, Ore.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 at the Lucas United Methodist Church with visitation 1-hour prior to service at the church. Burial will be in the Lucas Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Lucas United Methodist Church.

Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home, Lucas, was in charge of arrangements.