Melva Marie Kaut Kimbler of Seaford passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Melva was born on Sept. 15, 1946 in Vinton, Iowa, the daughter of the late Ralph Kaut and Elva Broxey. She had three sons, John Robert, Matthew David and Thomas Adam.

Melva primarily worked in the electronics industries with K&L Microwave and most recently with EWT, both in Salisbury.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father, Dean Broxey; her step-mother, Dovey Kaut; her Aunt Lola Thomas; her brother Edward Kaut and wife Karen; a niece, Maureen Kaut; a nephew, Tim Kaut; and a great-grandchild.

She is survived by her sons, John (Melody) of Greenwood; Matthew of San Antonio, TX; Thomas of Fallston, MD; grandchildren, John Kimbler II, Chelsea (Will) Hendrickson, Erin Kimbler, Ryan Kimbler and Samantha Kimbler; great-granddaughter Josephina Hendrickson; her brother, Gary Kaut of Isanti, MN; a step-brother Mike (Elena) of Mt. View, MO; many nieces and nephews; her friend, Cheryl Rothwell of Delmar, Del.; and her beloved cats, Cali, Mutt and Jeff.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, July 7 at the Christian Church of Seaford. Interment was private. Arrangements entrusted to Framptom Funeral Home – Fleischauer Chapel, Greenwood, DE. To share memories with the family visit www.framptom.com.