December 20, 1925 - March 17, 2016
Melvin Thomas Broz
Born December 20, 1925 in Pine City, MN, died March 17, 2016 in Mesa, AZ. Also from Burnsville, MN. He was a proud veteran of WW II serving in the Marine Corps. His last Marine battle was on Iwo Jima where he saw the original flag raising. He is survived by wife of 68 years, Doris; children Stephen (Ann), Sue (Steve) Bleichner, Nancy (Greg) Gardner; brother, Ernest; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Pauline and brother, Herbert.
Memorials to House of Prayer Lutheran Church or charity of your choice.
Visitation
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel
6527 Portland Avenue
Richfield, MN 55423
Funeral Service
Thursday, March 24, 2016
11:00 AM
Visitation 1 hour prior to service at church.
House of Prayer Lutheran Church
7625 Chicago Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
Interment
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
7601 34th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55450
I can’t tell how sad I am to hear of Mel’s passing. He was such a wonderful man. I only got to know him within the past year but the pleasure was all mine…..I loved his smile! He will surely be missed. Thank you Mel for serving our Country.
From Jorie and your friends at the Apple Valley American Legion.