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Patrick Melcher Obituary

Patrick Michael Melcher

Omaha, NE

Born July 8, 1962, passed away January 2, 2013 from complications sustained in a motorcycle accident in 2000. A funeral service will be held at St. Gerald Catholic Church in Omaha on Monday, January 7, at 10:30 a.m. Pat is preceded in death by his brother John; grandparents Max Rankin, Jean Rankin McMorran, and Howard and Bernice Melcher; and uncle Steve Rankin. Survivors include his children Max (14) and Ryan (12); his wife Janelle, all of Omaha; parents Mike and Carolyn Melcher of Ankeny, IA; brother David (Cathi) Melcher; their children Bella and J.D., of Omaha; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and loyal friends over the years.

Arrangements entrusted to Bethany Funeral Home, LaVista, NE.

Published by the Des Moines Register on Jan. 5, 2013.
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Janelle and Pat's family,

I am so sorry to hear about Pat's passing. He is truly one of the funniest guys I have ever met. No matter what type of mood you were in, if you spent ten minutes talking to Pat, you left laughing. God bless all of you.

Dana & Amy Tuma

January 14, 2013

Mike & Carolyn. Please know you have our depest symapthy. We will keepyou in our prayers. Dick & Barb Donohue

Barbara Donohue

January 7, 2013

My prayers and thoughts are with you both.

Connie Emmons

January 7, 2013

Carolyn and Mike, we are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Know that we are thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
Max and Kay Simpkins

January 5, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bert Tassell

January 5, 2013

Mike & Carolyn, Please accept our sincere sympathy as we prayerfully think of you in the loss of another precious son. You have experienced such great losses. Junior & Cecelia Van Roekel

Junior & Cecelia Van Roekel

January 5, 2013

Please accept my sympathy.

Beth Stout

January 5, 2013

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