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Melvin Dreikosen Obituary

Dreikosen, Melvin A. "Mel" Mel left us for Heaven on August 12, 2013, at the age of 81. Beloved husband for 56 years of Marianne. Loving father of Ann Dreikosen, Paul (Leslie) Dreikosen, Kay Hamelin and Jill (Dave) Gilmore. "Super" Grandpa of Katrina Hill, Kairee Hamelin, Dave Nelson, Adam Dreikosen, Allyssa, Brianna and Connor Gilmore. Dear brother of Doris (Dick) Fischer, Dennis (Kathy) Dreikosen and Sharon (Ken) Beckner. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and hundreds of other friends. Preceded in death by his parents Marge and Rudy Dreikosen. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Friday, August 16, 2013 from 4 PM until the time of scripture service at 7 PM. Additional visitation will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 12130 W. Center St., Wauwatosa on Saturday, August 17 from 9:30 to 10:45 AM with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 AM. Graveside services at Wisconsin Memorial Park. Memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mel was a devoted husband and father who made friends wherever he went. He was an avid bowler and Sheepshead player. Mel was a carpenter by trade and shared his talents with his family, friends and his church. He retired as Vice President of Transportation from Western Building products, Wauwatosa. The family sends special thanks to Dr. Kurt Oesterling from the Aurora Cancer Center and Dr. Glenn Ragalie from Aurora Zilbur Family Hospice and their staffs for their kind care and support.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Aug. 14 to Aug. 15, 2013.

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April Dreikosen

August 18, 2013

What I will always remember about my Uncle Mel is his kindness. He was so kind and generous with his time and attention. He was always kind and respectful to me as a child, in a way adults often are not. He reminded me so much of Grandma Dreikosen. My dad and I were talking a while ago about how many times he and mom moved, and he said , thank goodness for Melvin, he was always there for us. I am thankful to have him as an uncle and all the kindness him and Marianne have shown me all these years.

Laurel Hamilton

August 16, 2013

So, so sorry for your loss. Mr. D was a wonderful man!

August 16, 2013

What a wonderful, caring, dear man. My thoughts and prayers are with with you during this time of loss. Shaun Hammerer (Hohberg)

Karen Schindler

August 16, 2013

Mel, you will be missed by all of your family. Many memories wonderful memories of your life and laugh will remain with us.

Jim Stamm

August 15, 2013

Mel hired med at Western in 1966 and we worked together until his retirement. he was a good boss and co worker, a mentor, and a friend. We kept in touch all these years. My wife and I send our thoughts and prayers to his family.

Nancy Frenn

August 14, 2013

Mom (Rita Birkenheier) say's she is so sorry to hear of Mel's passing. We will keep you in our thought's & prayer's.

Emily (Hardtke) Lamb

August 14, 2013

I have fond memories of time spent with Jill and her family and was sorry to hear of Mel's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Faye Mirr

August 14, 2013

So sorry Mel's journey came to an end. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kairee Hamelin

August 14, 2013

I will miss my Grandpa's smile, laugh and all around amazing personality. He always put others before himself. I love and miss you Grandpa!

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

BECKER RITTER ELMBROOK FUNERAL HOME

14075 W. North Ave., Brookfield, WI 53005

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16

Service

7:00 p.m.

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14075 W. North Ave., Brookfield, WI 53005

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17

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

12130 W. Center St., Wauwatosa , WI

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17

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

12130 W. Center St., Wauwatosa , WI

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