I can remember uncle mel teaching me how to drive. I drove his f150 manual pick up. Thank you

About my father
I am gonna do my best here.
So much to say.
He was a repairman. A fixer. But in life he knew in his heart there was this one thing that could never be fixed. Death is something we all face. And if he coulda found a way he woulda fixed that too. I feel that, and some other very painful things, built his relationship with God. He passed this on to me. He was always so in wonder an amazement about God. So fascinated. He didn't attend church really. But he walked as tightly as he could with the words in the Bible always on his mind. Always trying to understand and become closer to God. He set quite an example.
He gave of himself to so many but placed so little value on the things he did for others. Always eager to help and do and fix things for others. My father took time to be thankful, maybe a bit like he didn't deserve so many things.
He was very blessed. Always striving to do better as a person. Moving toward perfection. He wanted a perfect world for everyone.
His mind was 17, but he knew his body wasn't up to that anymore. He wanted to be young again but have the wisdom he gained all this time. The two just never come together and that's how it is for all of us. We are always learning through this life.
His compassion for others was almost a secret. He never wanted hurt feelings, put anyone out, and really just wanted everyone to have the best. And he always put his feelings last.
A talk with him was so deep and meaningful. My bond with him will always be. 
His love and amazing understanding, his true deep compassion, his wisdom and courage, his strength and determination, his humility and selflessness, his humbleness, will forever be with me.
There is always more to think about than ourselves. He wanted a perfect world, and now I know he is in one of the greatest.
My fathers friends were a select few of the finest, most impactful, monolithically, amazing men I ever knew. And for that I honored him with the same calibur of men to carry him home.


My beloved Uncle Mel...Oh how I'm going to miss greeting him with a big hug and the smile on his face!!  There was never a lack of conversation w/ Uncle Mel, especially when it came to car talk! I will always carry with me and cherish the knowledge he has shared w/ me during those conversations.  Yes, he will be greatly missed from here on out, but I am so thankful and grateful for the 47 years  that God blessed me with my Uncle Mel!!

Melvin, where do I start.
You were the first one to welcome me into the family, when Ken and I were dating.
You helped me many times fix my car when I had no one else.
So glad when I always saw you and Marie, we always had a kiss, hug and I love you.
I have way too many memories to write here.
I felt like sometimes I was the Christina you never knew. We were the same age, I think and our birthdays were 10 days apart.
So happy you received gods grace and mercy before it was too late, all you had to do is ask for it, it was there the whole time guiding you through you life and helping others.
You are one of gods greatest gifts.
Love you!
Deanna

Melvin was my dads “best” friend & (a great one) at that!  He was the kind favorite neighbor any of us could go too if we needed help.  Mel’ looked out for me growing up knowing I have vision restrictions so that I didn’t get hurt when I would go around the lake.  Melvin was someone that cared and I pray he is now being cared for by Jesus♥️.  May the Lord give Marie, Kenny, & DeeDee comfort at this time.  Love, Gretchen Everett

Melvin and Al spent most every morning together for the last 2-3 years before Al passed, and I saw Melvin on most of those days.  So I enjoyed visiting with Melvin for the last year + because he reminded me of my Al and made me feel somehow that Al was still near!  I thank him for his friendship of both Al and myself, his stories and memories of Al, and appreciate the part he had in Al's life as a life long friend!
To Melvin's family, who are also very special to me I want you to know that I share in your loss and grief, but rejoice that he is at home now!  He is with all his friends.  No more fear, no more pain.  Only a love like you can't even feel in this world and the joy of being in the presence of our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ!  There, our loved ones await our arrival.
Praise God!

Sorry to hear of Melvin's passing.  Melvin, his sister, Cecil, and I were playmates, many, many years ago, and rode the school bus together.  Prayers for his family.  May he rest in peace.

Very sorry for your loss. Many memories of being  in Jason’s garage and catching up on stories with Melvin and the gang. Melvin was a great person. 

A few words about my wonderful loving  dad:

At a time of such great loss,  and grief, I would like to pay tribute and honor to  a most wonderful person, my dad, Melvin Kellogg.
I have floodgates of memories that all seem to be so sharp and clear in my mind, so many,  that pages couldn’t contain them all.  Melvin was my step-dad, from when I was very young,  though never once did I  ever feel like I wasn’t loved like I was his very own.  He was my advice giver, when I needed direction, my comforter when I struggled and felt sadness, helper, in time of need, and celebrator in all my accomplishments.  There was never a time I needed him that he wasn’t there. He worked hard his whole life, and  always took care of his family.  I am glad God saw fit to make him my dad, without him , I wouldn’t have had a steady father in my life.  His imprint on shaping my life, is a deep one. So much of who he was will forever be engraved  in who I am and have grown up to be.
His love was  unconditional, and he always put others ahead of himself, he was humble , gentle, and so ,so kind.
A favorite memory of mine, every Friday without fail, because it was payday, he would bring  my brother and myself our favorite candy bars, it  may not seem like much, but to us it was the world and I know he enjoyed the joy and excitement it brought to us. 
He also Loved, Loved, Loved cars!!!  If  there ever was a mechanical problem, he was the go to, he always seemed to know what was wrong.    He was like a car magician 😇And if you had a dent, he knew how to make it look like new again!
I never lacked anything growing up, from my first Walkman radio, my first bicycle, my first car,  to him giving me away on my wedding day,  and all the stuff in between, he was there for all of it.  🥰
I Love you dad ,and will never stop missing you and your kind voice that always brought me peace.  Enjoy Heaven and all God has waiting for you!

Love always , til we meet again,

Dee Dee




Marie and family,
Melvin was such a nice guy and he will be missed. May God bless you and your family at this sad time😪
Love you all,
Sandy and family
♥️♥️♥️♥️

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Melvin Kellogg

4 août 1943 – 29 avril 2021

Koops Funeral Chapel

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