Jensen, Melvin

1915 - 2006  (91 years)    Has no ancestors but 5 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Jensen, Melvin
  Born	25 Aug 1915
  Gender	Male
  Died	31 Dec 2006
  Obituary	4 Jan 2007
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Jensen, Melvin M., Melvin Jensen, of Appleton, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2006, at the age of 91. He was born in Suring, Wisconsin on August 25, 1915, son of the late Christ and Patrina (Olson) Jensen. On December 15, 1939, he married the former Ruth Traas; she preceded him in death on April 15, 2004. For over forty years, Melvin worked as a truck driver for a variety of employers in the area. Many will remember his love for woodworking, fishing, and watching wrestling on television. He was also a faithful member of First English Lutheran Church. Survivors include three daughters: Judy (Sam) Elliott of Stephensville; Jean (Ned) Sutherland of Lake Geneva; and Jo Marie (Vern) Bellile of Hortonville; seven grandchildren: Barry Elliott, Terry Elliott, Beth (Alex) Hutson, Kurt Bellile, Kim (Dennis) Krull, Craig (Margo) Bellile, and Corey (Susan) Bellile; fourteen great-grandchildren: Shane, Jesse, Logan, Maggie, Conner, Madeline, A.J., Zachary, Ryan, Austin, Brandon, Rachael, Max, and Alexa; and a sister-in-law, Virginia (Stan) Allen of South Dakota. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, sisters: Hannah (Curly) Grunwald, Agnes (Herb) Horstmeyer, and Nora; brothers: Elmer Jensen, James Jensen, and Wesley Jensen; a grandson, Tyler Sutherland; and a great-granddaughter, Brittany Griesbach. A private memorial service is being held to comfort the family, and Melvin will be buried beside his wife Ruth at Riverside Cemetery in Appleton. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the owners and staff at Living Tree Estates for the wonderful care they gave Melvin. You are all very special people, and we will forever be grateful for your kindness. WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 North Superior Street Appleton 920-739-1231 www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com
  Reference Number	3697
  Person ID	I312475	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	2 Sep 2018

  
  

  Family	Traas, Ruth,   b. 11 Apr 1916,   d. 15 Apr 2004  (Age 88 years)
  Married	15 Dec 1939
  Children	1. Jensen, Judy   2. Jensen, Jo + 3. Jensen, Jean,   b. 21 Feb 1945, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 1 May 2007, Lake Geneva, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 62 years)
  Last Modified	26 Sep 2016
  Family ID	F204661	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart