Rev. Melvin E. Thur

September 24, 1937 - April 11, 2013

Born: September 24, 1937

Died: April 11, 2013

Services: 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Hillcrest Dr., Beaver Dam

Visitation: Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the church

The Reverend Melvin Ernest Thur was called to his eternal rest on Thursday, April 11, 2013 and looks forward to the resurrection of all flesh on the last day.

He was born on Friday, September 24, 1937 on a farm in the Township of Cleveland, Jackson County, near Fairchild, Wisconsin. He was the son of Ernest Robert Frederick Thur and Freda Marie (Hefty) Thur. He was baptized in the Christian faith on October 5, 1937 by the Reverend Paul F. Buck, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Fairchild, WI. He confirmed his faith in his savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on March 20, 1951 at Zion Lutheran Church in Granton, Wisconsin with the Rev. Arthur A. Oswald officiating.

He graduated from Oriole Hill grade school, RR Neillsville, WI on May 22, 1951. During the spring of 1951 he decided that he wanted to become a pastor. He enrolled in the pre-ministerial program in September of 1951 at the Concordia College High School Department, Milwaukee, WI graduating on June 8, 1955. He graduated on June 6, 1957 from Concordia College, Milwaukee, WI. He then went to the Concordia Senior Coll

Born: September 24, 1937 Died: April 11, 2013 Services: 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Hillcrest Dr., Beaver Dam Visitation: Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the church The Reverend Melvin Ernest Thur was called to his eternal rest on Thursday, April 11, 2013 and looks forwardContinue Reading

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you were there when our son passed away I wish we could be there to help you family but I guess god under stands

Our hearts go out to you Mary Lou and family. We rejoice with you that he has gone home to be with his Savior. May God guide and direct you through the coming months.

Mary Lou & family,
We are very sorry for your loss; but rejoice that Pastor rests in His Savior's arms. What better season to reach heaven--as all Christendom celebrates Jesus' Resurrection!
We were very pleased to spend a few moments with both of you when you were last in Keystone. We also remember fondly those years Pastor shepherded our flock here, assisted by Mary Lou and her love for us.
May the Lord keep all of you safe in His Grace forever.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.