Melvin Eilers, Jr. was a faithful man of Christ for 81 years and loving husband to Gwen for 56 years. Melvin and Gwen were married at Zion Lutheran Church in Priddy Sept. 6, 1969, and resided there for the duration of their marriage.
He was born June 13, 1944, in Hamilton County to loving parents Melvin and Aline Eilers. Melvin was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shive on July 30, 1944, con…