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Thomas Melcher Obituary

Melcher, Thomas 75, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016. Rosary will be at 10:00 A.M. with Mass to follow at 10:30 A.M. Friday, July 8, 2016, at St. Peter Catholic Church, Schulte, KS. Thomas served honorably in the army and was a retired SWBT district manager. He was a generous and caring provider for his family who was loved dearly and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Jane (Jukes) Melcher; sister, Constance "Connie" Conway. Survived by his loving wife, Lois; daughter, Michelle (Steve) Keith; son, Kent (Erica) Melcher; sister, Carolyn (Kedda) Klein; brothers, Phillip and Dennis Melcher; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with: American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, American Diabetes Association, 608 W. Douglas Ave., S-100, Wichita, KS 67203. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2016.

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Shirley Thomas

July 10, 2016

Lois, so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids.

July 8, 2016

Lois, sorry I cannot be with you at this trying time as my sister passed away and I have to go to Garden City. Please know you, Michelle and Kent are in my thoughts and I plan to contact you in the very near future. Bonnie Gregory

Marilyn Dye Hill

July 7, 2016

My deepest sympathy to your family.

Daina Wyckoff

July 7, 2016

Lois, Michelle and Kent
Sorry for your loss. I have many good memories of Tim and your family. Hope the good times will help you through this tough chapter of life.

Twila Northern

July 7, 2016

So sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Prayers for the family.

July 7, 2016

Our Deepest Sympathies
Brian and Becky Engels

david kruse

July 7, 2016

I considered Tim to be a good friend and was was not ready for this day. I loved every time that I was able to spend with him. I am very grateful for the help he gave me with my Winchester Store which he took great interest in. I know how much he loved his family and worked so they would be taken care of. He was a remarkable man. My condolences.

Sister Janice Thome

July 6, 2016

Carolyn and Phil and the rest of the family-I will hold all of you in prayer as you grieve the loss of Thomas. I pray that he may be already in eternal peace.

Rich & Tia & boys Orth

July 6, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Such fond memories. He will be missed

Pat & Ellie (Scheer) Dye

July 6, 2016

Our condolences to the family. What wonderful life-long memories we shared at Schulte, WSU, Safelite Glass with our families and friends. God bless this dear friend!

Margaret Allen

July 6, 2016

Eternal rest grant to Tim oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him and all the souls of the faithful departedthough the mercy of God rest in peace, Amen.....
Lois and family, so very sorry for your loss. God be with you.. Kisses Bill and Margaret Allen

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