Melvin Martin Kling, 73, of Omaha, passed away Jan. 4, 2022. Melvin was born Feb. 21, 1948, in Omaha, to Sam Kling and Cynthia Moulton. Melvin was united in marriage to Karen (Shelburn) Kling on Oct. 26, 1974, in Omaha. Together they had five children – Jennifer, Andrew, Lucas, Benjamin, and Marybeth.
Melvin was very friendly and was always willing to help anyone in need. He loved to spend time in the garden and was very proud of the things he grew. Melvin really enjoyed fishing at the lake as well. He especially loved sharing his enjoyment for gardening and fishing with his family. Melvin also liked to watch wrestling and sports on TV with his wife.
Melvin is preceded in death by his father, Sam, and his mother, Cynthia. He is survived by his sister, Joyce Gilbert of Arkansas. Melvin is also survived by his daughter, Jennifer Sims, and son-in-law, Mario Sims of Colorado Springs, Colorado; son, Andrew Kling of Lincoln; son, Lucas Kling and daughter-in-law, April Kling of Fairbury; son, Benjamin Kling and daughter-in-law, Christina Kling of Seward; daughter, Marybeth Chanchavac and son-in-law, Ottoniel Cruz Chanchavac Sanchez of Crete and nine grandchildren.
Memorial cards and flowers for the family can be sent to 1658 W 13th St. Crete, NE 68333.
