Melvin J. Loewen Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 8, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Melvin J. Loewen in Goshen, Indiana, born in Steinbach, Manitoba. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvin J. Loewen to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jacob T. Loewen and Margaret Loewen (Friesen); his wife Elfrieda; his son Jacob Gerard; and his brother Wilbert (Bert).
He is survived by: his children, Barbara, Margaret, John, James and Lisa; his children-in-law, Nancy, Bob, Wendy and Joe; his sister Emmeline; his grandchildren, Emma, Nick, Andrew, Christopher, Jesse, Levi and Alexi; and his great grandchildren, Elliott, Fiona, Wesley, Jillian, Roma, Quinn and Avon.
Interment will be in Steinbach, Manitoba in land once owned by Mel and Elfrieda and bought by the city to become Heritage Cemetery on Loewen Blvd.
In keeping with Mel's lifelong interest in Africa and in education, memorial contributions can be made at https://educationcongo.org.
