Melvin Riehn

Melvin W. Riehn, 93, of Millersville passed away Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at his home.

He was born Dec. 16, 1928, in Kurreville, Missouri, to Fred and Sarah Niswonger Riehn. He was a graduate of Oak Ridge High School. He and Betty J. Jones were married May 6, 1950, in Millersville.

Melvin was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Millersville, serving as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He also volunteered at Peaceful Valley Church Camp and went on mission trips in the United States and South America.

Mel worked for Crosnoe Construction and Max Stovall Construction, and then established Melvin Riehn Construction. He worked in residential construction and made cabinets and clocks.

Loving survivors include his wife of 72 years, Betty Riehn of Millersville; children, Kay (Bruce) Hoffman of Oklahoma City and Kenn (Pamela) Riehn of Jackson; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Riehn (Herbie) Harris of Kansas; nine grandchildren, Clayton (Emily), Nathan, Michael, Leah (David), Ian (Veronique), Sam (Jennifer), Emily (Layne), Seth and Lydia; and 10 great-grandchildren, Owen, Paige, Cole, Grace, Liliane, Theo, Lincoln, Monroe, Thaddeus and Everly Jo; and a sister, Betty Williamson of Jackson.

Mel was preceded in death by a son, Stanley Melvin Riehn; infant grandson, Tony Riehn; parents; and three brothers, Hobart, Jay and Jerry Riehn.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson and from 9:30 a.m. to service time Saturday, Nov. 12, at First Baptist Church in Millersville.

The Rev. Bill Jetton will conduct the funeral at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the church. Interment will follow at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson, with the Rev. Jason Grubbs officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates memorial contributions to First Baptist Church in Millersville.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the "Tribute Wall" tab above Mel's obituary at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.