Melvin Wilgenbusch Obituary
Melvin Wilgenbusch of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away on July 25, 2026. Melvin, born on February 1, 1941, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvin Wilgenbusch to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Wilgenbusch and Mabel Wilgenbusch (Pfeiler); his grandson Jayden Patrick Wilgenbusch; his son-in-law Steven Artley; his brother Jim; and his sister-in-law Betty Wilgenbusch.
He is survived by: his wife Marlene Cummer; his children, Michael Wilgenbusch (Erin) of Story City, IA, Lisa Nielsen (Scott) of Cedar Rapids, IA, Kristine Bonnett (Cory) of North Liberty, IA, Kelli Artley of Cedar Rapids, IA, Todd Wilgenbusch (Jocelyn) of Cedar Rapids, IA and Luke Wilgenbusch (Abby) of Clive, IA; his grandchildren, Thomas Wilgenbusch (Sarah), Riley Wilgenbusch, Anne Wilgenbusch, Grace Martinez (Cesar), Gabe Nielsen (Jessica Carreras), Megan Highum (Isaac), Emily Bonnett (Blake Berns), Kaleb Wilgenbusch, Nolan Wilgenbusch, Lucas Wilgenbusch, Eli Wilgenbusch, Addison Wilgenbusch and Maya Wilgenbusch; his siblings, Merl Wilgenbusch (LaVonne) of Rickardsville, IA, Don Wilgenbusch (Norm) of Rickardsville, IA, Eldon Wilgenbusch (Gin) of Rickardsville, IA and Loras Wilgenbusch (Susan) of Victor, IA; and his in-laws, Bob Cummer (Donna) of Rickardsville, IA, Doris Steger (David) of Dyersville, IA and Terry Cummer (Sue) of Eldridge, IA.. He is also survived by one great-grandchild on the way in November; four brothers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Melvin Wilgenbusch Memorial Fund.
