Memorial
Melvin Eugene Schirm, 87, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital. A visitation will be on Wednesday, November 14th 2018 from 4:30 to 6:30pm at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel Stateroom. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Hiawatha, with visitation starting at 10:00am.
Melvin was born on January 26, 1931; to Lawrence and Marie (Stolte) Schirm.
Mel graduated from Wilson High School in 1949 and was employed at Link Belt Speeder until joining the United States Air Force, serving from 1951 to 1953. He returned to work at Link Belt until the plant closed. He attended Kirkwood College receiving an Associates Degree. He was a courier for Weland Lab until retiring in 1996.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 63 years, Annetta. Sons Steven (Kimberly), Thomas (Kathy) and Michael (Madonna). Five Grandchildren, James, Dru, Chris, Ben and Sarah. Sister, Joyce Twachtmann, Brother, Russell (Pat) and Brother-in-Laws, Herb (Betty) Tholen, John (Kathy) Tholen, Robert Jennings. Sister-in-laws, Dorothea Ede, Elnora Husmann, Ann Tholen and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents. A brother, Robert. Brother-in-laws, Walt Twachtmann, William Ede, Robert Husmann, Harold Tholen, Bernhardt Tholen, Sister-in-law, Patricia Jennings and an infant brother.
He enjoyed reading, wildlife, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. They were the light of his life!
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family of Melvin Schirm.