Melvin Stangle

Melvin Eugene Stangle Jr., 73, of Belleville, IL, born Thursday, May 14, 1953, in West Point, NY, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026 at Memorial Hospital West in Belleville, IL.

Melvin was a Military Police Officer and Veteran of the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Parents: Melvin E. Sr. & Mary E., nee Wies, Stangle
• Brothers:
  • Jacob Stangle
  • John Stangle
• Brother-In-Law: Roger Lewis

Surviving are his:

• Wife: Teresa A. Keiner-Stangle of Belleville, IL
• Daughters:
  • Talitha (Danny) Rushing of Wood River, IL
  • Tara Keiner (Sara Poe) of Belleville, IL
• Sister: Mary (Stephen) Miller of Belleville, IL
• Brothers:
  • Michael (Carole) Stangle of St. Peters, MO
  • James (Tari) Stangle of Leo, IN
• Sisters-In-Law:
  • Wanda Stangle of Trenton, IL
  • Sandy Lewis of Belleville, IL
• Grandpets:
  • Pickles Dog
  • Peanut
  • Puff

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to K9s for Warriors.

Services: Private family interment will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.