Melvyn Ray Budke Obituary (1937 - 2004)

Born Jun 24, 1937, Melvyn Ray Budke attended Waseca High School in Waseca, MN. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Melvyn Ray Budke.

Graduation Year	Class of 1955
Date of Birth	Jun 24, 1937
Date of Passing	May 17, 2004
About	Melvyn R. Budke, age 66, of Edina, died suddenly on May 17, 2004. Preceded in death by parents, Rev. Ezra & Della Budke. Survived by loving wife, Elaine, three daughters and families, step-mother Shirley Budke, three step-sisters, two step-brothers and families; special aunt, Helen Sinell; dear cousins & many other relatives & friends. Mel was a loving & supportive husband, father & grandfather. He enjoyed fishing & the outdoors but was especially known as a people person. Mel served the United Methodist Church for 42 years as an Ordained Minister serving tthe following appointments: 1962-Waterville, Cannonville, & Morristown; 1967- St Paul Hope; 1974- Faribault Hope & Prairieville; 1981-Thief River Falls; 1987-Lake Harriet from where he retired in 1999. Since retirement he served as an Assistant Director for the Werness Brothers Funeral Home. Mel was a member of the Lions Club for 42 years.