Melvin married Alma Mathilda KROGH on 30 Nov 1916. Alma (daughter of Bernhardus Arnoldus KROGH and Mathilde Euphemia STROMSTEIN) was born on 26 Mar 1894 in Northwood, IA, USA; died on 24 Jan 1973 in Des Moines, IA., USA; was buried in Sunset Rest Cemetary, Northwood, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Beverly Leona SHAUGER was born in 1919; died in 1919.
2. Dorothy May SHAUGER was born on 7 May 1920 in Manly, IA; died on 13 Aug 1989 in Oak Ridge, TN.
3. Dolores Jean SHAUGER was born on 25 Oct 1921 in Manly, IA; died on 26 Oct 1979 in West Des Moines, IA; was buried in Resthaven, West Des Moines, IA.