Melvin Lester Gerloff, age 86 of Seguin, formerly of San Antonio, passed away on August 16, 2025.  Melvin was born on April 16, 1939 in San Antonio, Texas to Myrtle (Hoffman) and Lester Gerloff.

Raised in San Antonio, Melvin attended Brackenridge High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Navy for several years having been stationed in Hawaii.  Returning to San Antonio he worked at the Pearl Brewery and distributorship as a supervisor.

In 1996, Melvin reunited with his high school classmate, Kathy, and married the following year. Melvin enjoyed taking Kathy down to Port Aransas fishing on the Jetties. He loved spending time outdoors in the backyard at their home in San Antonio - whether tending to the flower beds, feeding the many deer in the backyard or spending time with their loving dog, April. Kathy and Melvin were active members of Shepherd King Lutheran Church in San Antonio. Melvin was known to be a true handyman - always ready to fix, build, or lend a hand on any project. One of his greatest joys was serving as the Chairman of the Shepherd King Property Committee for many years where he devoted his time and talents to keeping things running smoothly. Whether repairing, building or maintaining, he took pride in giving back to the church community he cherished so deeply. Melvin and Kathy loved spending time with their grandchildren, great-grandchildren and grandpups.

Melvin is preceded in death by his parents Lestor Gerloff and Myrtle (Hoffman) Lester and his niece, Brenda Kay Hartmann Schmidt.                                                                .

Survivors include his loving wife of 28 years, Katherine "Kathy" Lee Gerloff; sisters, Barbara Hartmann and husband Alvin "Sonny", and Sandra Germer and husband Arthur; step-children, Rodney Lee and wife Liz, and Debra Reiley and husband Darren; grandchildren, Kayla Debacker and husband Randall, Alexander Lee, Tristan Lee, Bradley Reiley and wife Sabrina, and Megan Reiley; great-grandchildren, Bennett, James, Sterlee, and Landen; several nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends.

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel in Seguin, followed by a memorial service and military honors at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Dr. John Braulick officiating. A reception will be announced.

Private interment will be held at a later date.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Darren Reiley, Bradley Reiley, Rodney Lee, Raymond Pace, Sonny Hartman, Arthur Germer, and Buddy Pfeil.

The family would like to thank Hope Hospice Team and Susie's Senior Services Team for their compassionate care.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shepherd King Lutheran Church, 303 W. Ramsey, San Antonio, Texas, 78216 or to the Health Well Cancer Foundation https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/ .