Melvin Hajny

Melvin Joe Hajny died at Hebron, Nebraska, on June 8, 2023, at the age of 74 years and 1 day.

Melvin was born on June 7, 1949, at Red Cloud, to Nolin Hajny and Lorna (Underwood) Hajny. He graduated from Esbon, Kansas, with the Class of 1967. Melvin enlisted in the United States Navy on Aug. 18, 1967, to May 10, 1971. He served in Vietnam.

Melvin worked as a diesel mechanic for many years and worked for Jewell County for a time.

Mel's hobbies were woodworking, fishing, deer and coon hunting, working word puzzles and reading Western books. He enjoyed family get-togethers, especially with his grandchildren.

He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Oregon Trail and Republican Valley Coon Hunters Associations.

He married Jacque Shipman. They were divorced. To this union five children were born, Melissa, Corey, Jarrod, Ashley and Andrew.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lorna Hajny; Melissa (infant daughter); his son, Corey; and his maternal and paternal grandparents; and his dog, Scooter.

Melvin is survived by his father Nolin Hajny; his sons, Jarrod (Lacey), and Andrew; his daughter, Ashley Hajny; his siblings, Sherry (Bob) Young, Bradley (Kathy) Hajny; his five grandchildren, Wyatt, Josie and Monte Hajny, Jaeden Hughes, and Jaxson Hajny; his significant other, Helen Chancellor; and many family and friends.

Melvin's graveside service was at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the Guide Rock Cemetery. Memorials may be addressed to the family for later designation.

Price Funeral Home of Hebron, Nebraska assisted the family with arrangements. http://www.priceurbauer ahrendts. com.