Melvin H. Uhlenhopp, 87, of Ackley, Iowa, passed away February 9, 2023, at Grand Ji Vante in Ackley. Per Melvins wishes there will be no services.

Memorials can be directed to the family: Myrna Uhlenhopp, 803 Butler Apt.# E4, Ackley, Iowa 50601.

Melvin H. Uhlenhopp was born August 2, 1935, in Allison, Iowa, to Henry R. and Lela (Walters) Uhlenhopp. He attended the Aplington Schools until the 8th grade and later got his GED. On September 19, 1956 Melvin was united in marriage to Myrna Eileen Miller and to this union two children were born: Lee and Annette. Melvin worked many jobs over the years. He did Hunter Safety classes for the D.N.R, for 40 years.

Melvin is survived by his wife: Myrna Uhlenhopp of Ackley; daughter: Annette (Wes) Wiederhoeft of Dierks, Arkansas; one grandson: Joshua Cubbage, Arkansas; and one great-grandson; one brother: Merle (Norrell) Uhlenhopp of Aplington; two sisters: June (Clarence) Karstens of Parkersburg, and Sharon Pruin of Aplington; one sister in-law Lois Uhlenhopp.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a son Lee Uhlenhopp; a brother Donald Uhlenhopp; a sister Joyce Miller; and a brother in-law: Marlin Prune.