He is preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter: Shia Louise Haecker. He is survived by his loving wife Doris Dorsey Haecker; children: Carol Harwell (Paul), Susan Ruff (Guy), Mark Haecker (Chris); grandchildren: Amanda Cipriano, Jason Ruff, Tia Haecker, Julie Wilson, Kenneth Harwell, John Haecker; great-grandchildren: Everett, Chase, Ellie, Tony, Chris, Oceana, Rylie, Finn, Sunika; sister: Gretrude Schwab; his dog: Ella and numerous nieces and nephews.
Melfred was a kind loving man who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 16, 2020 at 10:00am at Sunset Funeral home with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Wilson, Kenneth Harwell, Jason Ruff, Carl Haecker, Gary Haecker, and Bart Bird.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hillside Fellowship, 7055 Highway 281N, Spring Branch, TX 78070.