Melvin E. Fruehling Obituary (1943 - 2015)

Melvin E. Fruehling, 72 years of age, of Beatrice passed away at the St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center in Lincoln Saturday morning, June 27, 2015. He was born on June 27, 1943 in Beatrice to Andrew and Laura (Riekenberg) Fruehling, was a graduate of Filley High School, and had attended barber school in Lincoln. Melvin served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, serving from March 25, 1966 until February 23, 1968. He and Nina Hansen were married on August 23, 1969. They had lived in Wymore before moving to an acreage near Holmesville in 1992. He had been employed as a barber in Wymore and Filley, and had been employed as an explosives technician at the rock quarry for several years. He was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Wymore. He enjoyed working outdoors, camping, gardening, and spending time in Texas during the winter. Survivors include his wife Nina; daughter Amy Knowles and husband Ryan of Beatrice; granddaughter Avery Knowles; brother Ray Fruehling and wife Sally of Beatrice; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Laura (Riekenberg) Fruehling; and brother Gail Fruehling. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice with Reverend Rob Garton officiating. Burial of his ashes will be at a later date at the Evergreen Home Cemetery in Beatrice. There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place, but a register book will be available for signatures on Tuesday from 9-6:00 PM at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the church with the funeral home in charge. Sign Melvin's online guest book at www.ghchapel.com. These services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.