
Francis “Fran” Melinn, age 78, of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 8, 2018. He was preceded in death by his son, Patrick; brother, Clair Melinn. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 35 years, Vicky; children, Wendy Melinn, James and Sue Melinn, Tammi and Bill Byxbe, Lauri Hughes, Scott and Chrissy Melinn, Diane and Rick McDonald; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Verle and Charles Krammin, Rosemary and Michael Cheslock, Patricia and Jerry Huttenga, Ann and Russ Plummer; sister-in-law, Mary Melinn; many nieces, nephews, friends and cohorts. Fran loved to ride his Harley with his riding buddies and spending time at the Kosciuszko Hall. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 5-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming.