Melvin Fuchs, 97, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2021. He was born October 2, 1923, near Carmine, TX to Albert and Ella Fuchs. He served overseas in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II, discharged in 1946. He married the love of his life, Verline Wagner, on October 10, 1948, in Round Top, TX. Melvin was a farmer and cotton gin operator before moving to Rosenberg to work for an industrial valve manufacturer until retiring in 1985. There he rose from machinist to engineer to maintenance supervisor over the entire office and manufacturing complex. Melvin and Verline loved to travel and were able to enjoy numerous trips in North America and Europe. After retiring, he was able to spend more time pursuing a passion for woodworking. He was the ultimate home handyman, and passed that along to his sons and grandson. He even mowed his own lawn until he was 92 years old.

Melvin is survived by Verline, his wife of 72 years, sons Doyle (Jan) and Russel (Jennifer), grandchildren Jeremy (Kristen), Amelia, Olivia, and Amanda, great-grandchildren Henry and Malachi, and brother Vernon, plus nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Deanne.

Visitation will be 5 - 7:00 PM Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Due to  Covid-19  concerns, the family will not be present for this visitation time.

A private burial will be held. A Memorial Service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Peace Lutheran Church, 1026 Radio Lane, Rosenberg, TX 77471, with Pastor Roger Keller officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peace Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 486, Rosenberg, TX 77471.

Condolence messages may be written for the Fuchs family at www.garmanycarden.com .

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.