Melvin Donald Leugers, 74, Celina, died at 1:34 p.m. Dec. 17, 2012, at Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford.

He was born Jan. 12, 1938, in Neptune, to Henry and Nellie Schwartz Leugers.

Surviving are two sons, Donald (Dawn) Leugers, Celina, and Scott (Teresa) Leugers, Celina; one daughter, Linda (David) Eichler, Celina; a brother, Robert (Marlene) Leugers, Celina; and seven grandchildren.

Also deceased are his brother, Lloyd (Ruth) Leugers, and his sister, Betty (Short) Agler.

He served in the U.S. Army in 1961-1963, and formerly worked at Mersman Brothers and New Idea. He donated his body to the University of Cincinnati.

A Memorial Gathering is 2-6 p.m. Thursday at his daughter's home, 209 Portland St., Celina.

Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina, is handling arrangements.

Memorials may be given to State of the Heart Home Health and Hospice.