Melvin Pearl Slack
Melvin Pearl Slack, 90, of North Kingsville passed away peacefully Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Anna Maria of Aurora.
He was born Nov. 6, 1933, in South Webster, Ohio, the son of the late Harry E. and Hattie (nee Johnson) Slack.
Melvin graduated from Bloom Township High School and then went on to honorably serve our country in the United States Army. During his time stationed in Texas, he met the love of his life, Ruth Ann Gerber, and they were married on June 16, 1956.
After his time in the military, Melvin and Ruth Ann moved to Ohio to be closer to family. He enlisted in the Merchant Marines and served with them off and on through the years.
Mr. Slack worked for many years at Elkem Metals/ Union Carbide. Melvin was also a North Kingsville Volunteer Fireman for over 25 years.
In his younger years, he was a Boy Scout and, as his children grew up, he was active coaching little league baseball, girls softball and participated in Indian Guides with his son. He was also an avid gardener. But most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his children, Karen (Richard) Endres, Kathy Slack, Glenn (Jeanie) Slack and Nancy (Dan) Smith; grandchildren, Ryan (Jackie) Endres, Renee Endres, Rachel Endres, Andrew Slack, Rachel (Ryan) Morgan, Luke Smith, Seth Smith, Shane (Olivia) Smith and Jake Smith; and great-grandchildren, Quincy, Alexa, Austin, Carter, Harper and Greyson.
Melvin was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Ruth Ann; sisters, Helen Hollback and Wanda Knight; and parents.
Funeral services will be held April 11, 2024, at 1 p.m., at Zaback-Williams-Ducro Funeral Home, 500 W. Prospect Road, Ashtabula.
Burial will follow at Eastlake Cemetery in North Kingsville.
Calling hours will be held April 11 from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the North Kingsville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 318, North Kingsville, OH 44068.
Zaback-Williams-Ducro Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Online obituary and condolences at www.ducro.com.
