Age 95 of South St. Paul

Passed away April 21, 2023. Mel always had a smile and humor for everyone he met. Loving husband, beloved father, and devout Catholic, he loved horses, golf, people, reading Western novels, and above all his family. Survived by wife, Mary Ann Saign (McEllistrem); son, Geoffrey; daughters, Connie, Kathy, Karin Vaske (Jim), and Jennifer Davis (Kevin). Eldest son, Craig (Jeannie) passed away earlier this year. Mass will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 749 6th Ave. S., South St. Paul, on Thursday, April 27th, at 11a.m. Private burial will follow.