Edward Melquist

Edward W. Melquist, 97, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, passed away on January 17, 2015, after a brief illness. Eddie was born on July 30, 1917, Wood River Township, Burnett County, to John and Ida (Ackerlind) Melquist. He was married to Bernice Halverson on May 25, 1940, who preceded him in death in 2012. Eddie is survived by 3 children, including Karen Rudsdil (Prior Lake, MN), Janice Marek (Grantsburg), and Wayne Melquist (Saint Maries, ID); 3 grandchildren (Debbie, Tony, and Cheryl); 5 great grandchildren (Jenna, Kjersten, Gustaf, Anna, and Erika). No memorial services are planned at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Grantsburg. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.