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Melvin "Mel" Leach
1933 - 2023
Melvin "Mel" Leach
1933 - 2023
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BORN
1933
DIED
2023
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Mel served in the Army from 1953-55. He worked for the Village of Chelsea in the Wastewater Treatment Plant for 33 years. Mel was a member of the Rod and Gun Club and the American Legion.
On August 10, 1957, he married Barbara Wilson in Toledo, Ohio, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 8, 2019. Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia (Wesley) Mikesell of Fremont, and Susan Leach of Jackson; sons-in-law Adrian Carlino of Carlos Paz, Argentina, Daniel Spaulding of Jackson; 3 grandchildren, Nicole (Jason) Adams, Justin Degregorio, Anthony Degregorio; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and 4 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Karen Carlino and Kathy Spaulding, and one brother, Merle Leach of Chelsea.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 27,1:00 pm at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea, with Pastor Larry Lyons officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 26, from 2-4 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Chelsea Rod & Gun Club or the American Legion.
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Susie Mann Glynn
April 3, 2023
Dear Susie and Cindy, I was sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Susie Mann Glynn
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