Submitted by: Dan Rich
Oct. 23, 1924 - Aug. 13, 2008
South Bend Tribune 8/17/2008
SOUTH BEND - Melvin K. Strom 83 of South Bend passed away
Wednesday evening at his home after a courageous battle with
cancer. Born October 23, 1924, in South Bend to the late Samuel
and Florence (Rauschenbach) Strom. Also preceding him was
a brother John Strom. On November 24, 1951, he was united in
marriage to Billie Jean Vinson at Saint Paul's Episcopal
Church in Mishawaka. He is survived by his wife Billie, daughter
Lisa J. Lichkay (Alan) of Florida, sons Stephen V. of
South Bend, William A. (Carmon) of Virginia Beach, VA and Mathew
A. (Tammi) of Yelm, Washington; six grandchildren Adam Lichkay,
Cathy, Jessica, Michael, Staci and Stephanie Strom; and three
great-grandchildren, Dillon, Tyler and Jaden. Melvin graduated
from Washington-Clay high school in 1942, and after graduation he
joined the United States Navy. After his Navy service he worked
for the United States Department of Agriculture and retired after
20 years service. Melvin was a loving husband and father and
grandfather his memory will not be forgotten.
His wishes were to be cremated without service or visitation. The Welsheimer Family Funeral Home North assisted the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Paul's Episcopal Church.