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Donald H. Mell Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Donald H. Mell (Portage, Wisconsin), who passed away, on February 2, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald H. Mell to show support.

He was predeceased by: his mother Lillian Mell; his son David Mell; his former wife Dolores "Dolly" Mell; and his siblings, Leo Mell and Marjorie Clouse.

He is survived by: his wife Ruth Mell of Portage; his children, Douglas Mell (Sue Kittelson) of Eau Claire, Mary Ann Schneiter (Gerald) of Portage and Marcia Budde (Larry) of Portage; his grandchildren, Dione Schumann (Gino Reimann) of Portage, Jonathan Schneiter (Andrea) of Portage, Jacob Budde (Jena LaVigne) of North Freedom, David Mell of Eau Claire and Daniel Mell of Eau Claire; his great grandchildren, Coltan Myers of Portage, Ashley of Portage, Lylah of Portage and Kennedy Schneiter of Portage; his stepchildren, Faye Hart of Packwaukee, Judy Sornson (Ron) of Florida, Wayne Talley (Karen) of Baraboo, Phyllis Grossmann of Portage and Brenda Miller (Dennis) of Ripon; his sister-in-law Rose Schehr (Lyle Weiss); and his close friends, Ron and Sandy Genrick. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews from Iowa, extended nieces and nephews and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made to the VFW, St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Columbia Healthcare Center or another charity of your choice.



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Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home
430 W Wisconsin St, Portage, WI 53901

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Feb 17

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St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
505 E Lafollette St, Pardeeville, WI 53954

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Feb 17

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St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
505 E Lafollette St, Pardeeville, WI 53954

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