Melvin Francis Dorpinghaus

DORPINGHAUS, MEIS, PATTERSON, NEVILLS, HEISTERKAMP, LAUBSCHER, KIRBY

Posted By: Lisa M. Ciha (email)
Date: 7/16/2024 at 09:25:00

Melvin Francis Dorpinghaus, 86, of Bonita Springs, Florida, formerly of Iowa City, passed away Tuesday July 9, 2024.

Melvin was born in Scranton, IA to the late Hubert and Victoria Dorpinghaus. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers Jim Dorpinghaus, Edward Dorpinghaus, Leon Dorpinghaus, Eugene Dorpinghaus, sister Margaret Meis and sister Marie Dorpinghaus in infancy.

Melvin is survived by his daughter Lori Patterson of Bonita Springs, FL, daughter Julie (Dennis) Nevills of Fort Myers, FL: and the joy of his life, his grandchildren Emeleigh Nevills of Fort Myers, FL and Drake Patterson of Conway, AR, three sisters Mary Heisterkamp of Manning, IA, Judy (Mark) Laubscher of Boone, IA, Carol (John) Kirby of Carroll, IA, also many nieces and nephews.

Melvin served his country in the United States Air Force from 1956-1960. Melvin worked for many years as a Tool and Die Maker in Iowa City, South Carolina and Arkansas. After retiring, Melvin drove a school bus in Arkansas for 20+ years. Melvin moved to Florida a year ago to be close to his daughters.

Visitation will be Saturday July 20th from 11:00 am - 1:00pm at Gay and Ciha Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Iowa City. Graveside service will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Iowa City. Memorials can be made in Melvin's memory to St. Mary's Catholic Church.

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