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Melvin Datka Obituary

Datka, Melvin M. Born to Eternal Life on August 26, 2010, at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Edna "Pat" (nee Murkowski). Further survived by his dear cousin Jeanette Redenz and her children James Redenz and Kathleen (Keith) Attinger and also Alison, Cheyene, Briana and Andrew. Special friend of Wally and Dorothy Antoniewicz and Delphine Schlicting. Further survived by other friends and relatives. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10:30 AM at St. Helen Church (3307 S. 10th St.). Memorial visitation Wednesday 10-10:30 AM, at the church. Private entombment Wisconsin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Aug. 29, 2010.

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PAT ENGLE

September 2, 2010

EVEN THRO I DIDNT KNOW YOU AS LONG AS OTHERS HAVE AT CLARE HEIGHTS, I KNEW THAT YOU WERE A SWEET MAN.
REST IN PEACE...

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