Melvin Edward Stratmeyer

Mr. Melvin Edward Stratmeyer was born in Peoria, Illinois on August 30, 1942 and he passed away peacefully on October 3, 2021.

His parents were Amos and Amelia Stratmeyer. He was raised in Elkhart, Indiana. He attended Purdue University where he received his Bachelors, Masters and PhD. In 1966, he married Michele Sofiak. In 1969, they moved to Gaithersburg, Maryland where Mel took a job as a research scientist/chemist for the federal government. He worked for the federal government until 2020 when he retired as Branch Chief of Medical Devices. He attended the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Frederick, Maryland where he was active in their Wednesday Men's Club and the New Horizons Group. Mel was also very active in the New Market Lions Club, the Elks, the Cotillion Club and other scientific organizations.

Mel is survived by his wife Michele (Mikki) of 55 years. They had a son Erik, who died in 2017.

Mel will be dearly missed by all that knew him. A celebration of Mel's life will be held at later in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kline Hospice House, 7000 Kimmel Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771.

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