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Al Mellen Obituary

Al Mellen Lincoln DE Al Mellen of Lincoln, Delaware, passed away on February 24, 2014, at the age of 85. He was born on January 19, 1929, in Lansing, Michigan. He was the son of Al and Sarah Mellen. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired from the Lansing Fire Dept. after 25 years of service. After retirement, Al and Shirley moved to Virginia, followed by Pennsylvania until they settled in Delaware. Al was a "Jack of All Trades" and always assisted others with automotive, electrical, plumbing and building projects. In past years, Al had a passion for outdoor activities, boating (sailing) and flying his powered parachute. In more recent years, Al enjoyed his computer, the company of family and friends, along with a love of animals, especially his cat- Green Eyes. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Shirley (Anderson) Mellen; son, Jerry (Pam) of Aston, PA; daughter, Sherri (Catherine) of New Brunswick, NJ; granddaughters, Kimberly Schukraft (Steve) of Media, PA, and Stacey Mellen of Aston PA; and great-granddaughter, Abigail Schukraft. Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Ministry of comfort by McPherson Funeral Service., Inc., Seaford.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Mar. 3, 2014.

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Jerry Mellen

March 28, 2015

Hey Dad......Gone but not forgotten. We miss you, but your presence will always be with us. Take care. Love ya Dad.

Dave and Pam Yonker

March 7, 2014

Dear Shirley, we were so sorry to hear about Al. He was truly one of o kind. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Your cousins from Holland MI.

March 4, 2014

Hi Jerry, I am Dale Walters daughter, Rhonda. My mom Joyce passed away on Feb. 18th. My Dad enjoyed talking to your dad. I am so thankful that Al was able to locate some class mates and talking about old times. I know my dad really enjoyed visiting with everyone. So sorry for you loss. I hope your mom is doing well. I know this is a very difficult time for her as it is for my dad. God bless and take care.

April Wright

March 3, 2014

So sorry to hear of Mr. Mellen's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mrs.Mellen, and your family at this time. Have some good memories of my visits to your home.

March 3, 2014

Dick and Kathy Eliiott send their condolences. Dick has fond teenage memories.

Bob Schaible

March 3, 2014

Going to miss my old friend and all the e-mails and phone calls that we had enjoyed over the past years.

Tom Townsend

March 2, 2014

So sorry to hear of Al's passing, but I am joyful that he is at peace. My best wishes and condolences to Shirley. I value our many years of friendship; I will never forget my sailing days with Al and the trip we took together on his sailboat one Michigan Summer...

March 2, 2014

So very sorry to hear of Al's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Richard & Donna Godard from Williamsport, PA

Charles Wagner

March 2, 2014

Great guy sorry to see him go. He will be missed .

Joy Remus

March 2, 2014

My heart goes out to all the family. Lots of love and prayers. I'm trying to stay strong myself but my heart aches that my buddy/ friend who i became so fond of is gone. He looked forward to our conversations every morning. You never knew what story he would tell about his past. I loved hearing about it. We both brightened each others day. I will alway keep you in my heart Al. Love you buddy.

Kathy Broker (Kintigh)

February 28, 2014

My deepest condolences to you and your family upon his passing. Thoughts and prayers are out. May God give you peace.

Mina` Sundeen

February 27, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jodi LeBeau

February 27, 2014

Thinking of your family during this difficult time. AL was such a sweet spirit and will be missed. You are in my prayers.

Christine Kintigh

February 27, 2014

We are thinking of all of you during this
sad time. We continue to keep you in our
thoughts and prayers.
With our sympathy,
Tom and Chris and all our family

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