Warnhoff, Melvyn "Mel", of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at the age of 75. Loving husband of Linda Warnhoff; beloved son of the late George and Emma Warnhoff; devoted father of Monica Lynn Warnhoff; cherished grandfather of Kelsi A. Hill; dear brother of Janet Sue Burkhart, Gary (Glenda) Warnhoff, Pat (Don) Hilgers, Edwin (Jackie) Hertlein, Jr., Joyce (Ken) Budt, and Linda (Murray) Meierhoff; He is preceded in death by his foster parents Edwin and Irene Hertlein, Sr., and his sister Glenda Schmidt. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and a host of many friends. Mel worked in the micrographics department as a manager with McDonnell Douglas for 44 years.
Mel grew up in Cuba, Missouri. He was a member of St. Charles Jaycees and served as treasurer, and as a JCI Senator. He also served as member and treasurer of Trappers of Starved Rock, and member, treasurer, and trustee of Our Savior Lutheran Church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church (Trustees).