Melvin "Mel" Tolin, age 76 of Onekama, MI died peacefully Saturday afternoon, February 17, 2018 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born May 21, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana.  He attended Dowagiac High School.  He served our country as a member of the U.S. Navy until his honorable discharge.  Mel married Susan M. Stoops on March 17, 1979 in Kalamazoo, MI.  He was the owner and operator of Mel's Rite-Way Body Shop in Manistee.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting and also playing pool for many years.  He was a past member of the V.F.W. Walsh Post #4499 of Manistee. Mel was devoted to his faith and a member of Onekama Church of the Brethren.

He is survived by his wife Susan; 3 sons: Jon & his special friend Rebecca Burningham, Scott Tolin and Chad Tolin, all of Manistee, MI; 3 daughters & 1 son-in-law: Michelle Tolin of Ann Arbor, MI, Christine & Chad Harper of Onekama, MI and Laura Kolk of Manistee, MI. Nine grandchildren, Angelica Tolin, Teagan Glasco, Andrew Swanson, Devin Tolin, Austin Harper, Sammie Harper, Savannah, Mikaela and Abigail Kolk; 3 great-grandchildren, Brayden Shields, Ryder Swanson and Jase Williams;  and 1 sister, Patty Smith. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Tolin and Helen Boswell, 1 brother, Robert Tolin Jr. and 1 sister, Sandy Young.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service for Mel will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Onekama Church of the Brethren in Onekama with Pastor Frances Townsend officiating.  Military honors will be presented by members of the Manistee County United Veterans Ritual Council following the church service and a luncheon will then be held at the church.

Visitation will be held Friday evening, February 23, 2018 at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.

In Lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Mel's name for Hospice of Michigan.  Envelopes are available at the funeral home and will be at the church on Saturday.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.