MELUCH, Peter John

Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff, Arizona Sunday, May 06, 2012 Peter Meluch, of Flagstaff, died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Flagstaff Medical Center. He was born Jan. 4, 1931, in Cleveland. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Norvel Owens Mortuary, with Rosary beginning at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial, with military honors, will follow in the Veterans Section of Citizens' Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to National Foundation or Arizona Elks Major Projects through the Flagstaff Elks Lodge. ~~~~~~~~ Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff, Arizona Tuesday, May 08, 2012 Peter John Meluch beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2012. Peter was the first twin boy born on January 4, 1931 to John and Mary Meluch in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the loving husband of Glenda "Sue" Meluch and they shared a wonderful life together for 60 years. He is the proud father of Mary Long (Steven), Elizabeth Sims (Jason), and Peter Michael (Julie). He is the grandfather to three granddaughters, Katherine E Long, Christina A Steinhour, and Jessica L Kerr, with 11 great-grandchildren. Pete had many accomplishments in his life. He enlisted in the United States Air Force, January 7, 1949 where he was stationed at Davis Monthan Air Force, Tucson, Arizona, as an MP. While stationed at DMAF he meet and married Sue at the Base Chapel in November, 1951. He was honorably discharged in January 6, 1955 as a Staff Sgt. He was then employed with Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company in Tucson, and transferred to Flagstaff in November of 1961. He retired from the phone company in November, 1985. Pete was an active member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, where he served as President of the Kachina Club of Flagstaff in 1977-1978. He was a life member of the Flagstaff Elks Lodge #499, where he held a number of offices. Pete was Secretary for the Elks 23 years, and in March of 20 11 he retired. Pete was a member of St Puis X Catholic church, where he and Sue participated in many different activities. He enjoyed playing cards, golfing and fishing with his family and friends. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers family requests donations to National Foundation or Arizona Elks Major Projects thru the Flagstaff Elks Lodge. Visitation and Rosary will be at Norvel Owens Mortuary, Thursday, 5pm to 7pm, Rosary will begin at 7pm. Funeral Mass will be Friday morning 10am at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial with military honors to follow at the Veterans Section of Citizens Cemetery. Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.norvelowensmortuary.com This obituary was prepared by the Advertising Department (928) 556-2279.