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Backer, Melvin A. Passed away Feb. 28 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of Romaine (nee Fisher). Loving father of Attorney Bradden (Dena Feingold) Backer and Alisa (Matt) Jaskiewicz. Cherished grandfather of Jonathan and Abigail Backer and Jared Jaskiewicz. Dear brother-in-law of Richard (Diane) Fisher. Also survived by other loving relatives and dear friends. Melvin proudly served in the US Navy in the Pacific during WWII. A long-term employee of Johnson Controls/Globe Union, he devoted his retirement years to building wildly creative furniture. Graveside service Thurs., March 2 at 10:30 AM at Spring Hill Cemetery, 166 S. Hawley Ct., Milw. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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Mel, you'll be missed by your friends and family. You were a good friend. Love, SHERMAN and Sophie
Sherman Hochman
March 4, 2017
Erik Zommers
March 1, 2017
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