Dennis Melgaard

Dennis Melgaard obituary, Burnsville, MN

Dennis Melgaard

Dennis Melgaard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by White Funeral Home - Lakeville on Dec. 21, 2024.
Dennis Melgaard, age 88 longtime resident of Elko, MN took his last breath and joined his beloved wife. Carol, on December 15th 2024. He married Carol (Vick) October 1st 1955. Dennis will be missed by many as he was a generous helpful person to all, and loved his family deeply.
He is survived by his children. Wendy (Larry) Bolton, Dennis "Chip" Melgaard. Beth (Chuck) Ratzlaff, Heidi (John) Juenke.11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren: sister, Bonnie (Craig) Raske, and other family and friends.
Dennis is preceded in death by his wife, Carol; son, Tim Melgaard; sister, Geraldine Bender, half-brother, Ronnie Melgaard; parents, Herman and Orel (nee: Bomsta) Melgaard, and foster parents, Vince and Della Johnson.
Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Christiania Lutheran Church, 26691 Pillsbury Avenue Lakeville, MN with a gathering of family and friends starting at 10 AM.

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