COOLIDGE — Melvin E. Melton, 77, a winter visitor from Cambridge, Wis., died on Feb. 11, 2011, in Casa Grande.Mr. Melton was born on July 18, 1933, in Milwaukee and was a son of Mildred and Ray Melton. He graduated from Cambridge High School in Wisconsin in 1951 and joined the Army, serving in the Korean War. He was a sheriff’s deputy before retirement. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and enjoyed playing cards and going to casinos. He collected gold and silver coins.Survivors include his wife, Nancy A.; a son, Kyle Melton of Edgerton, Wis.; two daughters, Melinda Allman of Oconomowoc, Wis., and Susan Pillard of Iowa; a stepson, Ronald Gjertson of Mundelein, Wis.; a stepdaughter, Linda Ellifson of Minocqua, Wis.; three brothers, Lloyd, Ed and Clair Melton, all of Cambridge; a sister, Shirley Manion of Cottage Grove, Wis.; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Jacobson, and a sister, Lil Sorum.J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud Coolidge Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
