Melvin Francis Spinar Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melvin Francis Spinar of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who passed away on January 11, 2025 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Melvin Francis' spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jerry Spinar and Emma Spinar (Urban); his sisters, Anita Calhoon and Irene Fischer; his brother-in-law Vernon; and his brother Leo (Elaine Spinar).
He is survived by: his close friends, Eddie and Reina Welch (Okawa). He is also survived by his two nephews, eight nieces.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, January 23rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Miller Funeral Home (507 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104).
Memorials may be directed to the "Milton Kudlacek and Melvin Spinar Fine Arts Scholarship," Dakota Wesleyan University, 1200 W. University Ave., Mitchell, South Dakota, or the Tripp County Historical Society, East Highway 18, Winner, SD 57580.
