Melvin Arba Waller, 78, of Maple Grove, MN passed away peacefully on May 14th, 2020 surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer. He was born to L. Clair and Dorothy Waller. He received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Arts at Mankato State College in 1967. He married the love of his life, Patricia, in 1963, and they were married for 56 years. He started his career working in the lumber industry following the footsteps of his father. Later he worked as a carpenter, most recently with McNulty Construction before retiring in 2008.
During retirement, he loved traveling and sightseeing in their motorhome. He especially loved traveling to San Diego during the winters to be with Teresa, his daughter. He also enjoyed traveling in their motorhome to dog shows to help his wife Patricia with her home embroidery business. Melvin loved to strike up a conversation with anyone and everyone he met. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and attending their activities.
He was preceded in death by his parents L. Clair and Dorothy Waller.
He will be missed by his loving wife, Patricia; their three children, Christopher (Denise) Waller, Shawn (Beth) Waller, Teresa (Brian) Brown; and five grandchildren, Michael and Sarah Waller and Justin, Kristen, and Louis Waller. He is also survived by his brother Larry (Marilyn) Waller and his sister Carmen Moll.
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