Melvin Finck

Melvin Lee Finck, age 90, of Tripp, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Scotland Good Samaritan Nursing Home.

Born on November 15, 1935, on the family farm to Paul and Lenora (Nusz) Finck, Melvin attended country grade school through the eighth grade. He then worked on the family farm, assisted neighboring farms, and hauled gravel for Rueben Hieb. He served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957, receiving an honorable discharge. Baptized at Emanuel Reformed Country Church and confirmed at Friedens Reformed Church, he remained a lifelong member of Friedens Reformed Church in Tripp.

Melvin married Shirley Neth on March 6, 1962. The couple farmed south of Tripp and had recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. He enjoyed playing and watching baseball, as well as playing pinochle with neighbors, friends, and family. Above all, he cherished time with his four grandchildren and proudly attended their school activities.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley of Tripp; son David (Shelly) Finck of Tripp; daughter Nancy (Edwin) Mesman of Springfield; grandchildren Caleb (Toni) Finck, Cara (Wesley) Will, Tim Mesman, and Michael (Emily) Mesman; and sister Janet (Duane) Weisser. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother LeRoy (Pauline) Finck.