Melvyn C. Keesler

August 25, 1942 - July 21, 2017

Melvyn C. Keesler of Grand Ledge, MI, formerly of Wyoming, MI, went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2017. Mel was born August 25, 1942 in Charlotte, Michigan to the late Rev. Donald L. and Arleta R. (Simons) Keesler. At age 13 he received his amateur radio license with call sign, W8HLT. He attended Cedar Springs and Sexton High Schools where he played tennis and graduated in the Class of 1960. He went on to attend Michigan State University, graduating with a Master's Degree with High honors in the college of electrical engineering. Mel, for the last 23 years worked as an independent consulting engineer for several defense companies developing tracking devices for anti aircraft and upgrading Abrams tanks and other military vehicles with electric motor technology. Mel enjoyed the water as a great lakes sailor and at the family cottage. He was also proficient at flying small planes and an excellent bridge and chess player. Mel is survived by his wife of over fifty-three years, Shirley E. (Vorce); brothers, Lawrence (Rebecca) and Garth (Carol); niece Sarah Keesler and numerous cousins. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017, 11:00 am at Riversedge Community Church, 12406 Broadbent Rd., Lansing, MI 48917 with Pastor Trent Bushnell, officiating. Inurnment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge, MI. Memorial contributions may be given to Riversedge Community Church or Youth for Christ, 5222 Dumond Ct., Lansing, MI 48917. Arrangements by Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Grand Ledge.