Donald J. Mellem, 82, of Lake in the Hills, died peacefully, October 11, 2015 at his home with his family by his side.
Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4-8pm at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home -10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A graveside service will be held 2pm, Saturday October 17 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Forks, North Dakota. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society or Alzheimer’s Association.
Donald was born April 14, 1933 in Grand Forks, ND the son of Oscar and Bertina (Olson) Mellem. He served as a pilot in the United States Navy and later went on to work for United Airlines as a pilot until his retirement. He married Marianne Poertner on October 27, 1957 in San Diego, CA. Marianne preceded him in death in 1985. In 1990 he married Audrey Glaesmer and the couple made their home in the Chicagoland area. Don was an avid golfer and skier.
He is survived by his son, Scott Mellem, his sister, Janet (Eugene “Skip”) Tezak, by his two granddaughters, Nicole and Lindsay and also by his niece and nephew, Doug Albrecht and Sherryl Albrecht Triplett.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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