Age 87 died peacefully January 7, 2012. Survived by loving wife of 62 years, Ella; children, Mark (Kris) Audette, Gail (William) Morgan, Laura Audette and Todd (Dorothy) Audette; grandchildren, Michael, Patrick, Gunnar, Hunter and Emily; sister, Nora Moskalik; many nieces, nephews and friends. WWII Army Vet. Melvin was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. Funeral Service 1pm Thurs., Jan. 12 with visitation Wednesday 4-7pm and one hour prior to the service all at Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids. Interment Morningside Cemetery.