Loving father of Margaret Jean Hellmich, Gary E. Gilbert, and the late Robert A. Gilbert. Proud grandfather of Vicki Lynn Winterhalter, the late George "Rusty" Biehle, Margaret Schuster, Nancy S. Clifton, Veronica Stetson, Patrick, Shannon, Sean, Scott, Cory, and Michelle Gilbert. Beloved grandfather of 14 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Dear uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Caring brother of Harold Blinkhorn and the late Sally Ludlow WWII Army Veteran Melvin was a member of the Loveland American Legion #256, Milford VFW #6562, and the Goshen F&AM #119 Family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Sem Haven Health Care and Assisted Living, 225 Cleveland Ave. Milford, OH 45150