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In Memory of

Melvyn Ray Budke

1937-2004

Born Jun 24, 1937, Melvyn Ray Budke attended Waseca High School in Waseca, MN.

Class of 1955
Jun 24, 1937 - May 17, 2004
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.