Melvin J, Bechemer, 74, of Tallmadge, Ohio formerly of Elyria, Ohio passed away Friday December 6, 2013 after a lengthy illness at his residence. He was born August 23, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School and Dale Carnegie School of Sales. Melvin worked for Larson Steel foundry, Larson Sales, Wheeler Boyce, Rotocast technologies, Ran Larson Aluminum Foundry and Co-owner of Bechemer Boyce Properties. He was active in the Elks of Elyria and Cuyahoga Falls, Elyria Lions Club, Arm Association, VFW, American Legion, Akron Turner Club and Moose Lodge. His interest included Cars, Cooking, Drinking with friends, Gambling, Golfing, Hiding things in home of friends, Playing tickets at Clubs, Love of dogs, Practical jokes, and Woodworking. Survivors include his wife Susan (nee Hinman), daughters JoEllen M. (Kevin) Williams of Elyria, Oh., Lorraine (Bill) Eckman of Barberton, Oh., Marie (Brian) Baker-Ohler of Goodyear, Az., Janet Baker of Avondale, Az., grandchildren Sean, Katie Williams, Denton, and Magdelyn Ohler, great-grandchildren Brittnel, Courtney Jean, Kevin, Nikolai and Camden Williams, and may wonderful friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his parents Melvin H. and Catherine (nee Negray) and his first wife Carole A. (nee Boreske).The family will receive friends Wednesday December 11, 2013 3:00-7:00PM at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd.(at St. Rt. 57), where services will be held Thursday December 12, 2013 at 11:00AM. Rev. Fr. John Seabold of Our Lady Queen of Peace church will officiate. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Elyria. In lieu of flowers the family suggest to please tell someone you love you care and hug a dog for Mel. On line condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: Thursday December 12, 2013 at 11:00AM. Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57),Elyria, Ohio 44035. Visitation: Wednesday 11, 2013 from 3:00-7:00PM At the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria, Ohio.