Melvin Louis Kasch

Melvin Louis Kasch, age 79, passed away December 27, 2015, following a brief illness. Mel was born April 24, 1936, in his family home to Mukilteo, Wash. pioneers Carl and Cecelia Kasch. He was one of six siblings and fondly shared many stories of growing up in Mukilteo. He joined the Navy in 1954 and served on the USS Frank E. Evans, traveling throughout the Asia Pacific region until his discharge in 1958. He operated his own heavy construction company in Snohomish, Wash. and was known and loved by many for his strong work ethic, expertise, and willingness to lend a helping hand. His love for his family was evident in everything he did. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Cecilia Kasch; brothers, Clarence, Donald and Earl Kasch; sisters, Gloria Tyree, and Dorothy Kasch; and son-in-law, Jerry Rodeffer. He is survived by his wife, Marcia Kasch; daughters, Lynnae Rodeffer and Terri (Gary) Carlson; as well as son, Chris (Joanne) Kasch all of Snohomish; grandchildren, Jeanesse (Rob) Miller, Shannon Rodeffer, Danielle (Dom) Arnett, Tara Arnett, Kramer Carlson, Daryn Kasch and Janelle Kasch and three great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 2, 2015, St. John's Catholic Church, 829 Third Street, Mukilteo, WA 98275. Following a private family interment at the GAR Cemetery in Snohomish, family and friends are invited to a reception from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Centennial Lodge No. 25, 602 Avenue B, Snohomish, WA 98290. Mel was loved and will be sorely missed by many. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the exceptional 5th floor A wing staff of Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. Mel and his family truly appreciated your kindness, friendship, and professionalism; you have been a great blessing.