Melvin A. Bajanen

Of New Berlin. On Friday evening, December 4, 2009, the Lord in His grace called the soul of Melvin from the trials of this earth to Himself in heaven. He was born in Calumet, Michigan, the son of Eli Bajanen and Jennie (nee Lehtimaki). Beloved husband for 62 years to Ellamay (nee Roterud). Cherished dad of Jana Russ, Deanna Bajanen, Bryan Bajanen, Mark Bajanen and Paula (Dan) Murphy. Loving grandpa / Isa of thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also survived by many other relatives and friends in the United States and Finland. Melvin was a longtime member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Hales Corners, The Finnish/American Society of Milwaukee, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion. Visitation at MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 12145 West Edgerton Avenue, on Friday, December 11, 2009, 2:00-4:00PM. Funeral Service 4:00PM. Inurnment at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, on Monday, December 14, at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association, appreciated.