Melanie Jean "Himburg" Rhea
Melanie Jean "Himburg" Rhea
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She was born July 28, 1944 in Chattanogga, TN the daughter of Paul and Mary Costello Himburg.
Melanie was a registered nurse, graduating from Deaconess School of Nursing in Cincinnati, and
worked most of her career for Ohio Health. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of
Jeromesville.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Rhea, to whom she was married December 30, 1989, three sons,
Charles (Betty) Richter of Georgetown, OH, Chad Richter of Maineville and David Zimmerman of
Dillsboro, IN, two daughters, Lisa Mangus of Wilmington and Emily (Derrick) Johnston of Spencer, 12
grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, a sister, Susan Himburg of Columbus, and a brother, Don
Himburg of Cincinnati.
She was preceded in death by a grandchild, Jacob Mangus and a brother, Mark Himburg.
Services will be 10:30 AM Monday October 6, 2025 at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Jeromesville
with Pastor Jay Jackson Jr. and Pastor Penti Maki officiating. Burial will be at Mansfield Memorial
Park in Ontario.
Friends may call Sunday October 5, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Fickes Funeral Home in Jeromesville
or from 9:30-10:30 AM at the church before the service on Monday.
Online condolences may be made at www.fickesfuneralhome.com.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
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Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fickes Funeral Home
84 North High Street, Jeromesville, OH 44840
Send FlowersOct
6
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Funeral service
10:30 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church of Jeromesville
18 East North Street, Jeromesville, OH 44840
Send FlowersServices provided by
Fickes Funeral Home