Melvin Loesch was born November, 18, 1929 in Beasley, TX to John and Matilda (Schneider) Loesch. He passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015 at the age of 85.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 10, 2015 at St. John's United Church of Christ, 1513 West Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471, with Rev. Daniel Haas presiding. Burial will follow at Davis-Greenlawn Cemetery, Rosenberg, TX.

Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471.

Melvin worked his whole life in the farm equipment field; first working for Schult Equipment Company, Bennett International, Case Power & Equipment and finally Hlavinka Equipment Company. He was a hard worker all of his life. He came out of retirement many times. He wanted to keep busy and enjoyed helping his many farming friends. He spent many weekends dove and quail hunting with friends, his sons and grandsons. He also enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Matagorda. After the death of his wife in 2004, he dedicated his days to taking care of his daughter, Sharon.

Melvin is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Joyce Tielke Loesch; his parents, John and Matilda Loesch; brothers, Elroy Loesch and Clarence Loesch; sisters, Laura Harbes, Sadie Zikhur, and Doris Graeber. He is survived by his children Larry D. Loesch and wife Peggy, Sharon Loesch, Patsy Kubes and husband Jerome, Kevin Loesch and wife Linda, Kathy Wollgast and husband Terry; grandchildren, Stefanie Stanley and husband Bobby, Stacey Upton and husband Tony, Alissa Scanlin, Amanda Roberts and husband Derek, Brent Wollgast and wife Brooke, Brian Loesch and fiancée Natalie Skyrm, Kari Hummel and husband Terry, Kyle Wollgast and wife Rianne; great-grandchildren, Austin, Mason and Baby Stanley due in March; Erich, Madison and Makenzie Upton; Morgan Kubes; Westyn and Reece Hummel, Rylee and Gavyn Wollgast; Corbin Loesch; and Evelyn Wollgast.

Pallbearers are grandsons Brent Wollgast, Kyle Wollgast, Brian Loesch, Tony Upton, Terry Hummel, Derek Roberts and Bobby Stanley.

Memorials may be given to St. John's United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, 1513 West Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 or to the Rosenberg Professional Firefighters Association.

Thanks to Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center for the care our Dad received for the past two years. Special thanks to Dad's best friend and wonderful caretaker, Sharon Taylor.

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

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