Melvin E. “Sliver” Storck, 86, of Whitewater passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 surrounded by his loving family in his home of 63 years.

Melvin was born on May 11, 1938 to Emil and Anna (Kreger) Storck.  After courting for several years, he married Deloris Peplinkski on June 17, 1959 and had 39 years together, until her passing on June 29, 1998.  He then married Judy (Cramer) Jones on August 10, 2013.  Melvin was a longtime member of the Whitewater Fire Department and fought the fire of 1970 of Old Main.  He retired from the Whitewater Fire Department after 26 years.  In 1992, Melvin retired from Hawthorn Melody.  In his early years, Melvin owned the Sliver’s Enco station.

Melvin took great pride in his lawn, and enjoyed caring for his lawn and made sure all steps were done to make it stand out. He also enjoyed putzing, weekends rides with Judy, hobby farming, and weekday visits with “the Boys.”  Melvin was an avid Packer fan.  In earlier years, Melvin enjoyed playing softball and pool.

Melvin is survived by his wife, Judy Storck; children, Meladee (Gene) Carey, Michael (LeAnn) Storck; grandchildren, Justin (Nicole) Petitt, Lee (Jenna) Storck, Nick (Tara) Storck, Kayla  (Pat) Carey, Shawn Carey; great-grandchildren, Carson Petitt, Ayden Schoonover, Cashton Storck, Kailyn Storck, Deegan Storck, Daxton Storck, Dozier Storck, Kyler Storck, Darby Storck; step-children, Mike (Deidre) Jones and families, Tim (Erika) Jones and families, Brian (Rhonda) Jones and families, Brad (Patty) Jones and families, Debbie (Rob) Church and families; and sister-in-law, Susan Storck.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Anna Storck; late wife, Deloris Storck; grandson, Donny Storck; great-grandson, Donny Joseph “DJ” Storck; granddaughter-in-law, Laura Petitt; siblings, Phyllis Butke; Genny Goehl; Lawrence Storck, Rosie Peyer; and brothers-in-law, Harley Butke, Walter Goehl, and Gordy Peyer.

Funeral services will take place at 12 PM on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Nitardy Funeral Home in Whitewater.  Visitation will take place from 10 AM until the time of service.  A burial will follow immediately after services at Hillside Cemetery.

The family would like to give special thanks to Rainbow Hospice for their exceptional care for Melvin.

Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com