Melvin C. Ammon age 90 of Lakeville, MN passed away on November 3, 2026. Melvin was born on February 25, 1936, in Gackle, North Dakota to John and Hulda (Geiszler) Ammon. Melvin grew up in Gackle and graduated from Gackle High School. Melvin proudly served in the US Army after graduation, and after his service graduated college and he became an accountant. He worked for AVR ready mix in Apple Valley for 25 years before his retirement. Melvin married Evelyn Meyer on August 9, 1959, also in Gackle, ND.

Melvin is preceded in death by his parents; son, Greg Ammon; sister, Verna Wirrenga; and brothers, Milton and Eugene Ammon. He is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn; children, Randy (Nancy) Ammon; Ann (Mark) Kruger; daughter-in-law, Jana Ammon; grandchildren, John, James, Jasmine, Aaron, Matthew (Sarah), Jessica, and Natalie; and great-grandson, Josiah; brother-in-law, Don Wirrenga, and sister-in-law, Leona Ammon, also by nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Throughout his adult life, Mel enjoyed traveling with family and friends. Many of those adventures revolved around fishing, including the annual family fishing trip to northern Minnesota. In his most recent years he enjoyed playing bingo, solitaire, and putting together puzzles. He was also known as the #1 cheerleader for Evelyn's WII bowling team. Mel never knew a stranger; he struck up a conversation with anyone. He will be remembered as a greeter and key converser by many at Highview Hills community where he and Evelyn lived the past 8 ½ years.

Funeral Service will be held 10:30 AM Monday November 16, 2026, at Hosanna Church, 9600 163rd St W Lakeville, MN (Door 5), with a visitation starting at 9:30 AM. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Memorials to Samaritan's Purse https://samaritanspurse.org/

White Funeral Home 952-469- 2723

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