Memorials may be made to Hope Lutheran Church. Breidenbach, Melvin "Mel", of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the age of 90. Dearest husband of Donna Breidenbach; dear son of the late Peter A. and Anna M. Breidenbach; dear brother of Robert (Anita) Roth and the late Helene Mauerer and Dolores Thiele; dear brother-in-law of Shirley M. (Duane) Miller and H. Burnell (Sue) Renander; beloved uncle of 3 Nieces, 2 Nephews, 6 Great-Nephews, 6 Great-Nieces; and cherished God-Father of Beth Morton and Charles Miller. Mel was a Music Teacher/Band Director with St. Charles School District for 23 years. He was a life member of Musicians Local 2-197; life member of Metro East Musicians Union Local 29-717; member of Craftsman Lodge 717 St. Louis; Missouri Retired Teachers Association of St. Charles; Missouri State Teachers Association and a member of Hope Lutheran Church.