Melvin Wibbenmeyer

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Melvin J. Wibbenmeyer, 63, of Perryville died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005, in rural Perry County.

He was born April 21, 1942, at Apple Creek, Mo., son of Frank C. and Mary A. Schnurbusch Wibbenmeyer.

Wibbenmeyer was a self-employed truck driver, and also farmed. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church at Apple Creek.

He was a member of the National Guard.

He is survived by a brother, Elmer Wibbenmeyer of Perryville.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may call at Miller Family Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and Monday from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. The parish wake service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday. The rosary will be recited at 9 a.m. Monday.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church at Apple Creek, with the Rev. Tony Dattilo officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery at Apple Creek with military honors courtesy of American Legion Post 133.