A life well lived….
Melvin R. Wyss, 86 passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 24, 2022.
Born January 26, 1936 in Kidron to Frank and Ella Wyss, Mel devoted his life to his family and community, becoming the longest working barber in Kidron for 57 years, long serving Kidron Volunteer fireman with 58 years and elected Sugar Creek Township Trustee of 45 years. His passion for golf and The Ohio State University Buckeyes was legendary. His favorite catch phrase to the family was “Let’s Make a Move”!
Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ella Wyss, brothers, Clayton and Vilas Wyss and sister Mardell Wyss Hofstetter.
Surviving is his wife, Shirley Moser Wyss, children Wendy Katherine Wyss of Kidron and CMDR (ret.) Steven A. Wyss of Alexandria, VA.
You may call to visit and remember on Tuesday, September 27 from 6-8pm at Salem Mennonite Church, Kidron, Ohio and a private graveside service will be held on Wednesday September 28. Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton is handling the arrangements.
Posted online on September 25, 2022
Published in The Daily Record
Paul Sturpe