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Melvin LeRoy Schwindt

Melvin LeRoy Schwindt obituary

Melvin Schwindt Obituary

Melvin LeRoy Schwindt, 71, of Marble Falls, passed July 2, 2013. Born in Leoti, Kansas on December 17, 1941 to LeRoy and Ruby (Ford) Schwindt. Mel joined the Army and served in Germany. He lived in Leoti, Dodge City and Colorado Springs. He retired from the City of Colorado Springs in 1997, moved to Marble Falls, owned his own business, Schwindt Welding. He also raised miniature cattle. Mel was married to his loving wife, Peggy, for 29 years. Also survived by two daughters, Rhonda Schwindt and Renee Strayer, two granddaughters and five siblings. Condolences: www.clementswilcoxfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 28, 2013.

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Neta Day

July 30, 2013

Denese ~ I am so very sorry for you on the loss of your brother, Mel. I know you were very close and it leaves you with a space in your heart for his memories. You will meet again one day.

Dave Farrell

July 28, 2013

Mel, it's been a long time since we talked. Will miss you hotrodder!

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