Melvin Francis Worley, 91, of New Florence, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026 at his residence.
Melvin was born in New Florence on February 21, 1935, a son of the late Samuel Francis & Margaret Pearle (Moore) Worley.
Melvin proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a diesel mechanic at International Harvester Diesel Truck, which later became Gateway International. He worked for the combined companies for over 30 years. After retiring from Gateway International he went to work at Stiegman-Wells Pump Service and Supply and worked there several years.
He was the husband of Dorothy Alene (Moseley) Worley. They were married on May 19, 1956 at St. Peter's Church in St. Charles.
Melvin is survived by his wife, Dorothy, by his children, Sam Worley and wife Sarah, of O'Fallon; Cathy Marsch and husband Kevin of Hermann; Jeanie Adams of St. Peters; Pat Worley and wife Lynn of St. Charles; Veneta Worley of New Florence; and Peter Worley of New Florence; and two sisters, Martha Potthaust of Warrenton and Doris Tuma of Montgomery City.
Melvin is preceded in death by his parents; three sons, Richard, John and Paul Worley; sisters, Winona Deeker, Edna Grotewiel, Dorothy Greishaber, Pauline Hoffman and Mary Arens; infant twin sisters Helen and Ellen; and brothers Kenneth, Homer, Dave, Don and Lee Roy Worley.
Melvin likes to stay busy. He always worked hard and was very proud of maintaining his property. He enjoyed fishing and deer hunting, however being with and around his family is what he enjoyed the most.
Visitation will be held on 9 a.m.-11 a.m. on July 8 at Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home in Hermann. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m.
Graveside services with military honors will be held immediately following the funeral at St. Martin's Cemetery in Starkenburg. Donations may be requested to St. Martin's Cemetery.
