MELVIN G. BLASEL
AGE: 89
ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford
PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:20 P.M. Monday, January 27 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford where he had resided for the past 4 years.
TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 1 at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stetsonville
OFFICIATING: Rev. James Babler
INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Dorchester Memorial Cemetery, Dorchester
VISITATION: 12:00 Noon until the time of services at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 1 at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stetsonville
DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 4, 1924 in the Township of Browning
EDUCATION: Attended Stetsonville Grade School
MARRIAGE: July 30, 1946 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stetsonville to Sylvia A. Baumer and she preceded him in death on February 19, 2012
PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: In 1950, Melvin and Sylvia bought their own farm by Dorchester, where they dairy farmed, raised mink for a few years and enjoyed a large garden. Over the years, Melvin drove semi-trucks, gravel trucks, cattle trucks, tractors (Big & Small) and other large equipment until ill health forced his retirement in 2005. After retirement he helped his sons with their field work. He enjoyed playing cards, going to the casino, ice fishing, reading the paper, watching television and getting together with family. Melvin enjoyed going for Sunday rides and to take trips with Sylvia. His favorite was driving through Yellowstone and the beautiful scenery. He also liked visiting relatives in other states.
MEMBER OF: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville
SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Daughters: Karen (Dennis) Resech of Stetsonville and Sandy (Ray) Wehe of Stetsonville
4 Sons: Gary (Elaine) Blasel of Dorchester, Jeffery (Fiance Robin) Blasel of Blinker and twins Larry (Marlene) Blasel of Dorchester and Lee (Paula) Blasel of Dorchester
GRANDCHILDREN DECEASED: Perry Blasel in 2001and Donna Rene Light in 1970
LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 17 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 40 GREAT-GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 4
SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTER: Norman (Delores) Blasel of Stetsonville, Harry Blasel of Rib Lake and Arlis Lageman of Whittlesey
SISTER DECEASED: Delores Smart
DECEASED FATHER: Albert Blasel
DECEASED MOTHER: Elsie Blasel (Maiden Name: Korth)
OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be to Melvin’s family to be designated at a later date
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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