Melvin Douglas Nachtsheim

Melvin Douglas Nachtsheim, age 90, passed away at his home overlooking the intracoastal waterway in Overstreet, Florida, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, surrounded by his two sons.

Born on November 2, 1935, in Palm Harbor, Florida, Melvin lived a life shaped by hard work, devotion to family, and a deep connection to the water. He served in the United States Airforce, and throughout his life he was known as a captain, a commercial fisherman, and a shrimper. 

Melvin was also a man of many interests. He was a father; he enjoyed owning and building a race car, as well as driving it himself. He found pleasure in growing a garden, doing tractor work, and spending time with friends. 

He is survived by his sons, Buddy “Melvin T.” Nachtsheim and Kevin D. “Nash” Nachtsheim. He is also survived by his nephew, Henry Curry Nachtsheim Jr., and his niece, Karla Nachtsheim. 

Melvin was preceded in death by his wife, Patty Louise Nachtsheim; his father, Thomas Curry Nachtsheim; his mother, Mary Alice Nachtsheim; his sisters, Katherine Nachtsheim and Gertrude Nachtsheim; and his brothers, Bert Nachtsheim and Henry Nachtsheim.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time at Beach Chapel Baptist Church in Port St. Joe, Florida. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Pleasant Rest Cemetery with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Vitas Hospice https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E232399&id=1.

Melvin Douglas Nachtsheim will be remembered with love and respect by his family and friends, and for a life marked by service, labor, and the simple joys he held dear.