Melva Almeling (nee Dockler), of St. Charles, MO, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at the age of 92. Loving wife of the late Homer Paul Almeling; beloved daughter of the late Harry and Marie Dockler (nee Links); devoted mother of Debbie Ann (Roger) Meers and Carla (Dennis) Bouselli; cherished grandmother of Angela (Sean) Lanigan, Brett (Grace) Meers, Craig (Michelle) Meers, Eric (Ashleigh) Bouselli, Amy (Tom) Harrell, and Carrie (Trevor) Hirshberg; treasured great grandmother; dear sister of Harold Docker, and Russell (Pat) Dockler. Melva is also preceded in death by her two sisters, Marion Richarz, Alice Starkey; brother, Leroy Dockler and one infant grandson.
Melva was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW 2866 for 60 years and a member at St. John’s Social Service Sewing, Ladies American Legion Auxilary. She enjoyed sewing and gardening and traveling international and within the Unites States, especially Missouri State Parks. Melva was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Memorials may be made in Melva 's name to St. John United Church of Christ, 405 South Fifth Sreett, St. Charles, MO 63301.