Melvin Veloon
Melvin A. Veloon, who was born Nov. 7, 1926, to Christ and Leokadia Veloon, was called to his eternal home on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. At his bedside were his two youngest daughters, holding his hand.
Many memories and people helped build the life Mel had. Faith, family and farming were the cornerstone of his foundation.
Along with Mel’s love for God was the love of his late wife of 56 years, Elnora, their six daughters, Paulette Veloon of Whispering Pines, N.C., Pamela Tarczewski (husband Tom) of Greenfield, Wis., and their daughters Laura Bobinger and Alaina Boysen), Norine Cross (husband Roger) of Chapel Hill, N.C., and their sons Eric Cross and Ben Cross, Rae (Nancy R.) Veloon (Al Johnson) of Grafton, Wis., Heidi Veloon of Columbus, Wis., and her son Karuna Bhat, Holly Schanen (devoted son-in-law Bobby Schanen preceded Mel in death) of Grafton, Wis., and their son Josey Schanen.
Mel is further survived by Bill Greget (honorable “son” and longtime friend) of Hartford, Wis., Mel’s sister Gloria Schwengel of West Bend, Wis., along with his cherished nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Elmer, Bob and Don.
Mel considered himself to be very lucky in life. Raising six daughters he and his wife were proud of, along with being blessed with six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and another great-grandchild expected in July.
He wanted everyone to believe as he did in the sweetness of knowing Jesus.
Funeral services for Melvin will be held Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. at the Shimon Funeral Home, 824 Union St., Hartford, WI 53027, with Pastor John Cook officiating.
Family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Masks are requested and appreciated.
Melvin’s service will be live-streamed. Please visit www.shimonfuneralhome.com, go to Melvin’s obituary and select the “Tribute” tab. A link will be available five minutes before service time.
Immediately following services, interment will be in Immanuel Cemetery, Cedarburg.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Melvin are appreciated to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 4115 German Village Rd., West Bend, WI 53095.
Shimon Funeral Home is serving the family.
Online condolences and tributes may be shared at www.shimonfuneralhome.com.
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