Melvin Emil Jeske

Melvin Emil Jeske, 83, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 at Pratt Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 5, 1942 in Eldora to Marvin Emil and Jennie (Meints) Jeske. Melvin married Becky (Evans) Jeske on June 30, 1972 at St. Paul Lutheran in Eldora. They were married for 30 years and divorced and remarried 2 years later for a total of 50 years.

Melvin graduated from New Providence High School in 1961. He worked for Farm Service for 20 years, Eldora School for two years, R&R Manufacturing in Pratt for 20 years and The Noxious Weed Department for five years. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and formerly on Emergency Squad in Iowa and was an Elder at Peace Lutheran Church in Greensburg. He enjoyed vegetable gardening and being outside.

He is survived by his wife, Becky; children, Michael (Rita) Jeske of Iowa, David (Kelly) Jeske of San Diego, California, Melody (fiance' Michael Senyard) Ellis of Ogallala, Nebraska, Mandy (Michael) Truhlar of Kingman and Daniel (Kimi) Jeske of Manter; sister in-law, Judy Jeske of Eldora, Iowa; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Melvin is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Loren Jeske.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life was set for 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 at Peace Lutheran Church, Greensburg with Pastor David McCloskey presiding.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.larrisonmortuary.com.