Melvin J. Hummel, Sr., age 93, of the Illinois Veteran’s Home, died on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at the home. He was born on May 4, 1920 in Quincy, a son of Anton & Agnes (Brink) Hummel. He married Delores “De De” K. Dudley on June 29, 1946. She preceded him in death on May 22, 2009.

Melvin served in the U.S. Army during WWII, stationed in the Philippines. He was the recipient of 4 bronze stars. Melvin proudly participated in the third Great River Honor Flight.

He worked for Kohl Grocery for 37 1/2 years as a truck driver, retiring in 1986.

He was a longtime member of St. Francis Catholic Church and he served as an usher at church for many years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, he was past-president and a 70-year member of the Eagles.

Melvin truly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was passionate about maintaining his yard and keeping his car spotless. He was the last of eight brothers and four sisters.

Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Bolte and her husband Bob of Mendon, and Pam Hills and her husband Leland of Quincy; seven grandchildren, Bill Hummel and his wife Karen of Carlyle, IL, Christina Simpson and her husband Brian of Quincy, Tony Bolte and his wife Amanda of Macomb, IL, Stephanie Bolte of Quincy and Matthew Bolte of Camp Point, IL Lance Winget of Quincy, and Misty Roberts and her husband Chris of Augusta, IL; one step-grandchild, Tyler Hills of Hamilton, IL; 10 great-grandchildren, and many nieces & nephews also survive.

In addition to his wife, De De, and his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Joe Hummel; brothers, Walter, Wilburt, Raymond, Ralph, Herb, Paul and LeRoy; sisters, Ruth, Dorothy, Margaret & Florence; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Bolte.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church by Fr. Duc Pham, O.F.M. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home, there will be a prayer service at 4:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Activities Fund at the Illinois Veteran’s Home. www.dukerandhaugh.com