Melvin Ringler Newswanger

Melvin R. Newswanger, 76, of 1785 Spring Hollow Road, East Earl, died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, June 16, 2018.

Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Harvey S. and Emma K. Ringler Newswanger.

Melvin retired from Rissler Brothers Saw Mill where he had worked for over 25 years. He was a member of the Spring Grove Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.

Surviving are three brothers, Emerson R. Newswanger of New Holland, Wilmer R. Newswanger and Harvey R. Newswanger both of East Earl; and two sisters, Verna R. Kautz of Reinholds and Barbara R. wife of Ervin Shirk of Hawkins, WI. He was preceded in death by a brother, Irvin R. Newswanger.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 22, at 9:30 A.M. at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, 913 Oaklyn Drive, Narvon, with Bishop Elam Zimmerman officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held at the late home on Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Kindly omit flowers.