Melvin Henry Gramman, age 95, of Brookville, Indiana died Sunday, February 13, 2022 at his residence in Brookville following a brief illness.

Born December 23, 1926 in Franklin County, Indiana, he was one of ten children born to the late Leo & Frances (Wallpe) Gramman.  On September 1, 1948 he and the former Rita M. Lunsford were united in marriage and she survives.

Melvin was retired, having worked for Pepsi Cola for over 33 years.  He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Brookville.

In his leisure time he enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing, teasing his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and beating anyone in a good game of cards.

Besides Rita, his loving wife of over 73 years, survivors include six children, Karen (Greg) Pflum of Brookville, Indiana, Donna (Mike) Forthofer of Brookville, Indiana, Marlene (Dan) Fohl of Cedar Grove, Indiana, Maureen (Denny) Seals of Cedar Grove, Indiana, Melanie (Mike) Roberts of Liberty, Indiana and Kevin (Sandy) Gramman of Liberty, Indiana; thirteen grandchildren, Brandi Beesley, Heather Gramman, Nathan Roberts, Lindsey Roberts, Kurt Fohl, Jason Fohl, Derek Fohl, Andrew Seals, Holly Meyer, Doug Noah, Brian Noah, Michelle Forthhofer and Heidi Ulfers; 15 great-grandchildren, as well as a great-great grandchild, Jax Beesley.  He also leaves behind three siblings, Ruth (Jake) Stenger of St. Leon, Indiana, Wilfred (Bertie) Gramman of Indianapolis, Indiana and Carrol (Diane) Gramman of Sunman, Indiana.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Lucille Teufel, Donald Gramman, Delores Ginder, Floyd Gramman Harold Gramman and Sylvia Erhart.

Family & friends may visit from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Saturday February 19, 2022 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 145 East St. Michaels Blvd., Brookville.

Rev. Vincent Lampert will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, February 19, 2022, 11:00 A.M., at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.  Burial will follow in St. Michaels Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Michael Catholic Church.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Gramman family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.