Melvin Lawrence Klushman Sr.
Melvin Lawrence Klushman Sr., 79, Lockwood, MO, passed away Saturday, Feb 25, 2012. He was born Sept. 17, 1932, in Lockwood to the late John and Mabel (Vonstroh) Klushman. He resided in Lockwood and took great pride in working on the farm until these final days.
In 1950, he graduated from Lockwood High School. He went into partnership with his father on the farm in 1953, he was drafted into the United States Army and spent 18 weeks in Fort Riley, S. Afterward he was deployed to Austria, spending time at Salisburg and Linz. He also toured different parts of Germany, Paris, London, Vienna, and Rome.
He met the love of his life, Norma Jean Baker, at a social dance at a Lily Tulip Christmas dance in Springfield. They were married April 1, 1959, and honeymooned in Louisiana and Florida.
Melvin spend most of his time on the family farm south of Lockwood raising crops, cattle and hogs. The remainder of his time, Melvin proudly served on several local community boards in the area, including 20 years on the county Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, 20 years as Lockwood Township clerk, was elected Dade County assessor for 20 years, 15 years on the Missouri Farmers Exchange Board, four years on the extension council and also held various positions on committees at the Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Good Shepherd Nursing Home Board.
Melvin is survived by his loving wife of almost 53 years; four sons, Mel Jr. and fiancee Sharon Miller of Lockwood, MO, Phil and Starla of Kearney, MO, Ray of Lockwood, MO and Mike and Doreen Corrigan of Vestavia Hills, Ala.; eight grandchildren, Alex and husband Reuben Tourian of Weatherford, OK., Hailey Ross of Glidden, IA, Hannah Ross of Springfield, MO, Felisha Klushman and fiance Brian Weast of Kearney, MO, Andrea Klushman of Kearneyh, MO, Ben, Abby and Adam Klushman of Lamar, MO and one great-granddaughter, Ava Tourian of Weatherford, MO.
Services were Wednesday, Feb. 29, in Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Gary Griffin officiating. Burial was in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, with full military honors. Services were under the care of Lockwood Funeral Chapel, Lockwood, MO.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church building fund, or to the Good Shepherd Nursing Home Good Endings Room.
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