He enjoyed attending sporting events to watch his children and grandchildren participate. He was a proud grandpa and great-grandpa to, Melissa (Andy) Curry, Kenna and Josie, Elk Point, SD Ben (Jen) Peter, Kaylee, Karly, Khloe, Plainview, MN, Josh (Kristi) Rasmusson, Raena and Paige, Ankeny, IA, Pete Rasmusson, Las Vegas, NV, Drew Rasmusson (Cassidy), West Des Moines, IA, Jon Hoffmann, Oskaloosa, IA, Andrew (Sarah) Hoffmann), Mount Vernon, IA. He is survived by his brothers, Richard (Pat) Peter and Jim (Carol) Peter, children, grand-children, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Dorothy, siblings-Eleornora, Laurina, Norman, Hubert, Leonard, Emmet and Curtis, daughter-in-law, Connie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in law, niece and nephew. He was a wonderful husband, dad, father-in-law, grandpa, great-grandpa and brother to all and loved with his whole heart. He gave so much of himself with his quick wit, smile and laughter that he will always be remembered by all who knew him. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.adamssoderstrum.com/obituaries/Melvin-A-Peter?obId=3394327#/obituaryInfo