Background
Bockelman, Melvin F. was born on December 9, 1927 in Great Bend, Kansas, United States. Son of Louis J. Bockelman and Hulda D. Uppendahl.
Bockelman, Melvin F. was born on December 9, 1927 in Great Bend, Kansas, United States. Son of Louis J. Bockelman and Hulda D. Uppendahl.
Commissioned United States Air Force, 1946, advanced through grades to chief master sergeant. Retired, 1966; manager computer system Kansas City Police Department, Kansas City, Missouri, 1966—1978. Member National Crime Information System, Washington, Los Angeles Command and Control Systems, 1975.
With United States Merchant Marine, 1944-1945.
Organizer Annual Concert in the Park, since 1995. Municipal judge City of Concordia, Missouri, 1989—1996. Board director House of Hope, Lexington, 1995—2001, Whiteman Air Force Base Community Council.
Member Whiteman Air Force Base Korean War Commemorative Committee, 2001—2002. Member of Lions.
Married Harriet Bockelman. Children: Melvin E., Ronald, Diane.