Obituary: Mel Davis
Mel Davis, 87, of Rhinelander, died Oct. 31, 2013. He was born Feb. 7, 1926, in Unity to Marion and Golda (Korntved) Davis. Mel was drafted in 1944 and went to the Philippines as part of an Army field artillery unit. He was united in marriage in 1947 with Adeline Janke and they were married for 59 years. Mel is survived by his stepson Tom (Laurie) Fredrich of Dodgeville; three grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Mel is preceded in death by his wife, Adeline, on March 25, 2007; and son Jeffrey. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2013 at Zion Evangelical Church with Rev. Matthew Schoell officiating, A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. till the time of the service. (Carlson Funeral Home)
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