Melvin Heller, died September 1, 2011 at age 86. Beloved husband of Dolores Heller; dear father of Hope N. Heller, Patrice E. (Michael Ecker) Heller and Sally I. (Ron Van Fleet) Heller; dear grandfather of Maren Heller, Isabelle Ecker, Madeleine Ecker, Samuel Ecker and Jillian Heller Van Fleet; dear brother of Ronald (Geraldine) Heller; dear brother-in-law of the late Joseph (Terri) Lott and the late Phyllis (the late Irv) Rudman; our dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend. He was a World War II veteran, trial attorney, entrepreneur and loving husband, father and grandfather. Funeral service Sunday, September 4, 2011, 2:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary at Congregation Temple Israel, #1 Rabbi Alvin D. Rubin Drive, St. Louis, Mo. 63141. Visitation at 2 p.m. Interment at New Mt. Sinai Cemetery, 8430 Gravois Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63123. Contributions to Life Skills Foundation or Congregation Temple Israel. Berger Memorial