Beloved husband of Jeanne Melink (Nee Payne). Loving father and father-in-law of Gina Melinkand Michael Strickland, Terri and Andy Dorr, John and Mary Jane Melink, Janine and Dan Hueber, Stephen and Mary Francis Melink, Laurie and Tim Goblirsch, Anthony and Lisa Melink, Michael and MeriBeth Melink, Christopher and Erin Melink. Devoted Grandfather of 28 Grandchildren. Dear Brother of George Melink, Eva Breeden, and Eleanor Corbett. WWII United States Army Veteran. Burial will take place under Full Military Honors by the SW Ohio Memorial Team at Gate of Heaven Cemetery John Retired after 40 years of dedicated and faithful service to General Electric.