09/06/2019 - Melvin Charles Krotz

Funeral services for Melvin Charles Krotz, age 66, of Torrington, WY, will be at 3:30 PM on Friday, September 6, 2019 at St Joseph Children’s Home Chapel in Torrington, WY with Reverends Bill Baker and Diane Carlton officiating. The casket will be open prior to the service.

Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the Holly Cemetery in Rushville, NE.

A memorial has been established for the All Saints Episcopal Church, Lion’s Club, or Bent Barrels and Crooked Arrows 4-H Club.

Online condolences may be sent to www.colyerfuneralhome.com.

Melvin passed away at University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, CO on Friday, August 30, 2019. He was born on August 26, 1953 to Charles and Barbara (Landreth) Krotz in Rushville, NE. He graduated from Rushville High School in 1971. He moved to Chadron, NE and learned the trade of carpet installation. Melvin met his wife, Paula (Miglia) Krotz, in January 1990 at a square dance held in his old country school house. They were married eight months later on September 1, 1990. They began their married life in an old, rented trailer house in Rushville. A year later, they moved to Torrington, WY. Scott Charles Krotz was born to their union on August 31, 1993. Hayley Rae Krotz joined their family in January 2011.

Melvin worked a variety of jobs while living in Torrington. His first job was at the Christmas Tree Farm. From there, he moved to Kelley Bean. He then decided to put his training as a carpet layer to good use and had his own business, Krotz Karpeting, for a couple of years until he suffered a back injury. He then moved on to the Oak Tree Inn in Morrill, NE. His final work experience was at Century Lumber in Torrington. He retired from that position in October 2017.

Melvin joined the National Guard shortly after high school and became part of the Chadron artillery unit. When he moved to Torrington, he joined the Torrington National Guard Unit and learned the MOS of canvas repair specialist. He retired from the National Guard after almost 24 years of service.

Melvin thoroughly enjoyed people. He was happiest when he was giving someone a bad time. He always seemed to have a smile on his face and was a very laid back person. He seemed to know almost everyone due to his variety of work experiences. No one was a stranger. He was a member of the All Saints Episcopal Church. He also belonged to the Torrington Lion’s Club, the American Legion, and the Bent Barrels and Crooked Arrows 4-H Club.

Melvin is survived by wife Paula; son Scott (Katie) Krotz of Torrington, WY; daughter Hayley Krotz of Torrington, WY; brothers Tom (Judy), John (Julie), and Wayne (Rena) of Rushville, NE; sisters Kathleen (Bill) Kocourek of Martin, SD and Rosalie (Don) Pierce of Fountain, CO; and various nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, and uncles. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Colyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Melvin Charles Krotz.