Born to Eternal Life September 15, 2017. age 89 years. Beloved husband of Hildegarde (nee Kaupp). Dear father of Linda Emery. Loving grandfather of Dawn and Andrea (Whitney) Emery. Fond brother of Dorlene (the late Karl) Kaupp, Clarence "Butch" (the late Carol) Kiedrowski, Patricia Sarnowski, Lorraine Schulfer, Julaine (Joe) Gabriel, the late Margie (the late Roger) Cielinski and the late Richard Kiedrowski. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and his special buddies Sammie and Brooks. Mel was a Navy veteran of WW II. He worked for Cutler-Hammer (Eaton) for 47 years and Schramka Funeral Home for 16 years.

Funeral Mass Monday, September 25, 11 am at St. Margaret Mary Church, 3790 N. 92nd St. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, September 24, 4-7 pm at the Schramka Funeral Home, 13235 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, with a Prayer Vigil at 7 pm. Visitation also at the Church on Monday from 9:30 am until time of Mass. Mel, your family loves and misses you, you will always be with us.