Marcus E. Melnar

Marcus Melnar, 89, of Wharton passed away on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 at his home following a brief illness.  

He was born on Dec. 23, 1933, to Fred and Veronica Kutach Melnar in Sweet Home, Lavaca County.

Marcus was raised in the Hallettsville area. 

On Dec. 26, 1960 he married Marie Mariner in Wharton. She preceded him in death on Feb. 5, 2005. 

Marcus was a farmer and rancher all his life. He loved being outdoors, one with nature, fishing and hunting as much as he could. 

Marcus was recognized as the outstanding row crop farmer of the year in 1995 during the Wharton County Agriculture Appreciation Day at the county fair. When indoors, he loved a good game of dominoes, watching the Astros and being with family and catching up at reunions. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Hungerford and a Knights of Columbus member for many years. 

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his sister, Theresa Tuttle, and brothers, Joe Fred Melnar and Patrick Valentine Melnar.

Marcus is survived by his children, Linda Gann and husband, David Frank Gann of Wharton, Garland Melnar and wife, April of Wharton; grandchildren, Heather Marie Nuspliger, Kyle Marcus Clark and wife, Kayla and Holly Michelle Longoria and husband, Henry Jr., and great- grandchildren, Lane Nuspliger, Joseph Rayce Saha, Bailey Clark, Grayson Clark, Jayden Lipinski, Jaycee Longoria and Wyatt Longoria and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation began on Friday, Sept. 1, after 9 a.m. at  St. Johns Catholic Church in Hungerford. Rosary by the Knights of Columbus was recited at 10:30 a.m.

Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal followed at 11 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church with Father Charles Dwomoh celebrating. 

Flag presentation and the sounding of TAPS was conducted by members of American Legion Post 87 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4474 of Wharton.

Funeral services were under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. 

Condolences may be left with whartonfuneralhome.com