Melvin J. Weiss

CROSS PLAINS/PRAIRIE DU SAC-We say goodbye to Melvin J. Weiss, just shy of 80 years old, as he passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in the company of his beloved wife, Ione, on Thursday, March 3, 2011, in Arizona. Melvin was born on March 29, 1931, in Plain, the son of Zeno and Esther Weiss. Mel was a United States Navy veteran having proudly served his country from 1955 thru 1957. He was a happy farmer in Plain until 1973. Mel treasured the land he worked and was glad to go to work each day. Once a farmer, always a farmer. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Ione on July 31, 1976 and they shared 34 wonderful years together. He then moved to Cross Plains, where he worked at Zander's Creamery for over 25 years. He loved his job there and everyone he met until he retired. He did take time to enjoy his love of golf, gardening and enjoying his family. After retirement, he continued to enjoy life to its fullest. He and Ione spent the next 18 years as Arizona snow birds. After just a couple visits, they decided to make it their "home away from home" on a permanent basis, where he left this world. He was member of the Knights of Columbus and had belonged to The Springs golf club for many years. Melvin is survived by his soul mate and wife, Ione, daughter Denise (Jeff) Zwettler, grandsons Evan and Tyler, sister Mary Feiner and sister in law Mickie(Bernard) Weiss and two other special women in his life, Jane (Alan) Schoepp and Lyn(Greg) Coehnen plus many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. We will say farewell to our very kind, gentle soul with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis Xavier Church, 2947 Thinnes Street, Cross Plains, on Monday, March 14, 2011 with Father Thomas Kelley presiding. Visitation will be on Monday from 9am until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association. The family is very thankful for all the love and support that has been provided during this time. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association. Visitation: Visitation will be on Monday from 9am until the time of the service at the church. Service: We will say farewell to our very kind, gentle soul with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis Xavier Church, 2947 Thinnes Street, Cross Plains, on Monday, March 14, 2011 with Father Thomas Kelley presiding