Virgil G. Mellum
January 01, 1921 - October 03, 2019
Obituary
MADISON - Virgil G. Mellum, age 98, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at St. Mary's Care Center. He was born on Jan. 1, 1921, in Pleasant Ridge, Wis., the son of Nickalas and Clara (Lee) Mellum.
Virgil served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Betty Jones on Nov. 1, 1952. Virgil worked as a bus driver for Greyhound Bus Lines retiring in 1983 after 35 ½ years.
He was a member of Lake Edge Lutheran Church where he was an usher, the Masonic Lodge Hiram #50 and the Amalgamated Transit Union since 1948.
He is survived by his son, Brian (Jill) Mellum; daughter, Denise (Dean) Sunderlage; granddaughter, Lisa (Jeff) Pomazal; grandson, Daniel (Cindy) Mellum; and four great-grandchildren, Brayden, Ryanne, Blake, and Tyler. Virgil was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty; four brothers; three sisters; and two infant grandsons.
A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg, at 11:30 a.m., on Monday Oct. 7, 2019. Burial will be private at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday.
Virgil’s family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all the staff at St. Mary’s Care Center for the kind and compassionate care they gave him. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Rd.
(608) 442-5002
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Visitation
Mon Oct 7, 2019 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
Service
Mon Oct 7, 2019 @ 11:30 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
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LaJeane Hettrick
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Mr Mellum was a humble, faithful servant of God. He was devoted to his wife Betty, especially in her final years, supporting her throughout her day without complaint. One of the good ones. I have had the good fortune of seeing love like this that I only believed was possible is indeed possible. Thank you for walking your faith where I could see it. Rest well Mr. Mellum
Posted by D'neece Hettrick ( LaJeane's daughter)
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Robert oehlkers
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Rob Oehlkers
I was an usher with Virgil for many years at Lake Edge Lutheran Church on Ralph Sherman's A1 team I enjoyed talking to Virgil. He really was a delight to know, His wife Betty was such a kind soul, Virgil was devoted to Betty it was an inspiration to witness both of their faith in action.
Rest in peace my friend
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Jan Edmunds
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I knew Mr. Mellum through my mom and dad, Bill and Grace Edmunds. He always had a smile on his face, a story to tell and left you with a smile on your face or shaking your head. He always said his name was Virgil Gordon Irving Moon Mellum. I'm not sure where that came from. We would get together with his brother, LaVern, and families. Many happy memories. He will be missed!