Linda Melcher

Linda Melcher of Monroe died Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Columbus Community Hospital.

Linda Melcher was born May 14, 1938 in Central City, NE to Clyde and Bernice (Neel) Sawyer. She grew up in Central City before moving to Humphrey as a child. Linda graduated from Humphrey High School in 1956. She then went on to Wayne State Teachers College where she received her certificate to teach. Linda taught for one year before being united in marriage to Dean Melcher on July 27, 1957 at St. Bonaventure Church in Columbus. She was a housewife and raised their eight children. In the early 80s Linda went to work at One Hour Martinizing until she retired after 20 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Church in Platte Center and an Extension Club. Linda enjoyed playing the piano, crossword puzzles, gardening, collecting clocks, and most importantly spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by:
Husband Dean Melcher of Monroe, NE
Son Eric Rick (Brenda) Melcher of Aurora, NE
Son Ron (Mari) Melcher of Monroe, NE
Son Russell (Michelle) Melcher of Indio, CA
Daughter Renee (Dan) Williams of Maumelle, AR
Son Ryan (Fiance Gayla) Melcher of Central City, NE
Daughter Rachelle (Jim) Cowell of Monroe, NE
Son Rodger (Kelsey) Melcher of Lincoln, NE
25 Grandchildren
12 Great Grandchildren and expecting a new one in June
Sister Phyllis May of Grand Island, NE
Brother Lyle (Mary Ann) Sawyer of Phillipsburg, KS
Sister-in-law Betty Sawyer of Wichita, KS
Sister Brenda (Dennis) Bowcut of Lincoln, CA

She is preceded in death by:
Parents Clyde and Bernice Sawyer
Son Randall Melcher
Brother Larry Sawyer
Brother-in-law Irvin May

Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family