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Melvin E. Sheets, 73, of Fremont, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at his home.
He was born on October 2, 1948, in Bridgewater, Virginia to William Cleatus and Ethel Marie (Gordon) Sheets. Melvin married Carol Jordan on March 1, 1992.
He retired in 2000 from Aro Corporation in Angola, Indiana.
Melvin served his country in the United States Army.
Surviving is his wife, Carol Sheets of Fremont, Indiana; son, Andy (Celia) Sheets of Hanover, Indiana; brothers, Dale Sheets of Fremont, Indiana and Harold (Johanna) Sheets of Flint, Indiana and sisters, Barbara Clemons of Syracuse, Indiana, Evelyn Wortham of Ashley, Indiana and Donna Rowe of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Also surviving are two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Ralph Sheets; one grandson; brothers, William Sheets, Fred Sheets and Howard Sheets and three sisters, Beverly Gordon, Virginia Lions and Norine Sheets.
Visitation will be from 4-6 PM on Friday, February 11, 2022, at the Weicht Funeral Home, Angola, Indiana.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Steuben County Cancer Association.
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