Mel Frank Emerson, age 60, of Hammond, IN passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018. He is survived by his devoted wife of 37 years, Sandy Emerson; son, Mel (Megan) Emerson, Jr.; daughter, Michelle (Andrew) Fejes; grandchildren, Andrew, Jr., Jacob, Mel III, and Maple, brothers, Jim and Mike (Pat) Emerson; and mother-in-law, Peggy Radford. Mel was preceded in death by his parents, Melville and Jean; and father-in-law, Larry Radford.Memorial Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at KISH FUNERAL HOME 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN with Pastor Lee Atkinson officiating. Interment will be private. Visitation will be on Saturday, at the funeral home, from 10:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. service.Mel loved playing with his grandchildren and he was like a big kid himself. He was a very hard worker and was always cheering for the Bears, Cubs and Blackhawks. We will be missing you until we see you again! Psalm 23