Melvin E. Real

Melvin E. Real, 86, of Shelton, NE passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 5th, 2012. It was Melvins wish to be cremated so there will be no visitation. Memorial services will be Thursday, Oct. 11th at 10:30 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelton Nebraska with the Rev. James Janovec officiating. Inurnment will be in Shelton Cemetery. Apfel Funeral Home of Wood River is caring for the family. Melvin was born in Ansley, NE on July 27th, 1926 to Ivory and Harriett (McCollough) Real. He was raised and attended school in Ansley. He entered the United State Army, from Fort Leavenworth Kansas, November 13, 1944 serving during WWII with the 19th Replacement & Depot Company. He was united in marriage to Lois Hirsch, April 10, 1951 in Wood River. The couple made their home in Shelton for the past 61 years where he was self employed as a mechanic owning and operating Reals 66. Survivors include his wife Lois Hirsch Real, daughters Sharon Gutierrez of Columbus, NE., Beverly Shuken of Santa Barbara CA, one brother Carl Real of Seattle, WA, two sisters, Esther Newman of Lincoln, NE., and Zella Newman of Cheyenne WY., five grandchildren, Kristen and Ryan Shuken of Santa Barbara, CA., Andrew, Jake, and Jaisa Gutierrez of Columbus, NE. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and 7 brothers. In Lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army, Ascera Care Hospice, or Scared Heart Catholic Church in Shelton.