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Melvin Hoo Obituary
Born February 7, 1957. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Franklin on November 1, 2019 after a yearlong battle with gastric cancer at the age of 62. A proud native Detroiter, he graduated the valedictorian at Northwestern High School and entered the Monteith College at Wayne State University in Detroit where he would continue his studies and earn his medical degree. After choosing psychiatry as a specialty, he would match at the Medical College of Wisconsin where he would not only complete his residency but meet his wife (Teresa) who was working as a nurse at Froedtert Hospital. Building a 30-year practice at Milwaukee Psychiatric Physicians Chartered was his greatest professional accomplishment. Preceded in death by his parents Henry and Jenny (Pon); Survived by his loving wife Teresa; children Angela (LucasLemirande), Andrew (Tara Swim), Aaron, and Anthony; brother Martin (Linda); sister Gail (Tony). His final three years were devoted to his grandson Nicola, which he cherished his role as Guong-guong. Survived by many cousins, he was the family historian to the Soo Hoo and Pon families. He believed in dedication to family above all else.
Visitation to be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 9-11AM with service to follow at the Ridge Community Church 4500 S. 108th Street, Greenfield WI 53228. In lieu of flowers family requests donations to National Alliance on Mental Illness (donate.nami.org).
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Mary
April 15, 2024
Mel was a wonderful person, man, psychiatrist. I admired his generosity and gentleness in his work with patients. He was very kind and could see the whole person, not just the psychiatric diagnosis. He was approachable and an excellent mentor to others. I miss him and his death is a loss to all who knew him, no matter the circumstances.
Arline Patton
April 30, 2021
Sorry to hear about Melvin, I was his friend at Angell Elementary years ago.
gayle kazmierczak
April 20, 2020
So sorry to have just learned of Mel's passing. I am glad to have known and worked with such a bright and caring physician. I remember how wonderful it was to see Mel and Terri fall in love. What a beautiful family resulted. Terri I am so very sorry for your loss.
Sherry Liu
January 24, 2020
thank you, Dr. Melvin! Without your guidance and support, I would be so lost in this world. When you gave me the proper diagnosis and prescribe the much needed medication, my world turned toward the sunshine, instead of darkness.
Rest in peace, our area truly lost a great person and an amazing physician.
Warren Price
December 14, 2019
Prayers and love to the Soo Hoo family. Loved playing baseball with the Soo Hoo boys back at NW.
Jeff Jensen
November 30, 2019
My condolences to the Soo Hoo family.
We lost a genuine, caring and compassionate man with a wonderful sense of humor. I'm blessed to have known him.
Jeff Andersen
November 21, 2019
So disheartened to hear of Mel's passing but so privileged to have known and worked with him.
On meeting him initially he said call me "Mel" and smiled. I cherish all the time that I was blessed to work closely together. It was during some of the difficult times that I will remember Mel for his ability to deal with others in such a compassionate manner. I was an RN but he treated me respectfully and professionally. He was bright, energetic and compassionate and always strived to do the right thing for his patients.
Once meeting in a furniture store he smiled, called out my name and gave me a hug and chatted like old friends.
Mel, you were a standout human being. It was an absolute honor knowing you.
November 8, 2019
To Terrie and Family,
Know Mel is with you always in the eyes of his children and grandchildren. His spirit will remain and as time moves forward you will be comforted from memories of him. Mel, you will always remain in our hearts. You fought a hard fight and gave your family as much time as you could to help ease their grief. Be at peace knowing he is not in any more pain. Always, Scott and Cheryl Eskridge
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