Melvin L. Lengacher

Melvin L. Lengacher, 68, (districts #14 & 27) passed away Thursday May 1, 2026, at the home of his daughter with his family by his side. Melvin was born May 31, 1957, in Grabill, IN to Fannie (Witmer) Lengacher and the late Paul Lengacher. On April 24, 1977, he married Irene (Schmucker) Lengacher. Melvin worked in construction laying concrete. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Surviving are his children; Paul (Amy) Lengacher, Joe Lengacher, Mary (Leon) Graber, Fannie (Noah) Miller, Melvin (Susanna) Lengacher, Irene (Mervin) Kauffman, Louis (Miriam) Lengacher, Suzanna (Matthew) Schwartz, Martin (Rosemary) Lengacher, Loretta (James) Schwartz, Manda (Amos) Schwartz, and David (JoAnn) Lengacher, mother, Fannie (Witmer) Lengacher, 49 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson, siblings; Barbara (Joe) Hilty, Paul (Saloma) Lengacher, Fannie (Reuben) Schmucker, Lavina (Joseph) Schmucker, Simon (Leora) Lengacher, Rosa Schmucker, and sister-in-law Barbara Lengacher. Melvin was preceded in death by his wife Irene (Schmucker) Lengacher, son Louis Lengacher, Infant Known to God, grandchildren; Melvin Jay Graber, Naomia Rose Graber, Marilyn Kay Graber, his father Paul Lengacher, brother Amos Lengacher, and brother-in-law Aaron Schmucker.

Funeral service was 9:00 a.m. Monday May 4, 2026, at the Schwartz Residence 16990 Allen Road Harlan, Indiana 46743, with calling all day Saturday, Sunday and Monday until service time. Bishop Noah Lengacher officiating. Burial will be in the Spencerville Old Order Amish Cemetery. Pallbearers are Paul Lengacher, Paul Schmucker, Simon Schmucker, Joseph Lengacher, Lester Graber, and Christy Lengacher.