Melvin Mevissen

Melvin Mevissen, age 79, of rural Leader, MN, died Friday, December 9th, 2011, at his home, with his loved ones at his side. A memorial service is planned for Tuesday, December 13th, at 11:00 AM, at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Anoka, MN.

Melvin was born May 8th, 1932, to Edward and Stella (Sonterre) Mevissen in Anoka, MN. He served in the US Army and on February 2, 1952, he married LaVerne Breyen in Ozark, Alabama, and later settled in Nowthen, MN. After her death, he moved his family to Backus and eventually to the Leader Area, where he made his home for over 30 years. He worked at Federal Cartridge as a welder and spent some years at Morey's, but farming was in his blood. No matter how hard it was it always pulled him back.

Melvin is survived by his seven children, Bonnie (Larry) Skogquist of Elk River, Doug (Rae) Mevissen, Bruce Mevissen both of Staples, Karen (Randy) Wipper of Clearwater, Susie Mevissen of Pillager, Sharon (John) Long of Staples, and Michelle Lovik of South Dakota; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, LaVerne; grandsons, Anthony and Austin; his parents, Edward and Stella; and all ten of his siblings.