Melvin Nielsen

Melvin J. Nielsen, age 79, a resident of Siren died February 10, 2012 at Golden Age Manor in Amery. Melvin was born on February 20, 1932 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Axel and Irene Nielsen. Melvin spent most of his life in the St. Paul area. He worked most of his life as a custodian. In 1970, he married Margaret Nelson. Together they worked at Summit Manor Nursing Home in St. Paul before moving to Webster in 1986. Mel Liked to travel and they had many wonderful trips together. He loved to fish and be out on the water. He also liked a good evening out with family and friends, enjoying a nice meal. He was preceded in death by his daughter, 2 sons; his parents; sister Phyllis and brother Edwin. Mel is survived by his wife Margaret; his children Donna, Axel and David Nielsen; stepchild Robert Nelson and step niece Susan Hughes; 8 step grandchildren and 4 step great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Albert (Betty) Nielsen, Violet Dahl, Dorothy Teteck and Marcella (Walter) Heur. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster with Pastor Carl Heidel officiating. Music was provided by Myrna Gardin and Pat Taylor. Interment followed at the Perida Cemetery in Lincoln Township. Casketbearers were Frank Peach, Jr., Leonard Hughes, Maurice Fortin, Charles Hughes, and Roger Summerfeld.