Funeral service for Melvin Lee O’Groske will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander, with Pastor Linda Helberg officiating. Burial will take place at the Ostrander Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4–7 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander and will continue for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
Melvin Lee O’Groske passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at his home. He was born October 19, 1949, in Dexter, Minn., to Walt and Bertha O’Groske and was a lifetime resident of Ostrander, Minn.
Mel worked as a carpenter for Kenny Hodson and Scott Back. He was a volunteer fire fighter, first responder, softball coach, and church council member. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing, playing cards and board games and was famous for his one-liners, “Dad Jokes” and infectious sense of humor. He loved spending time with his grandkids and family time at the cabin. His favorite past time was laughing with family and friends around the campfire.
Mel will be forever missed by his loving wife Charleen, children Matt (Katie), Sara (Jeremy) Hammon, Nathan (Charlsie) and Jenna (Neal) Bucknell; grandchildren Lofton, Gabriella, Jada, Cole, Ry, Carter and Rory; sisters Carol Louks, Maggie (Rob Widga) O’Groske, Marlys (LeRoy) Rowe and Betty (Larry) Boehmer; sister-in-law Bernice O’Groske, mother-in-law Eileen Hutchins, sister-in-law Nanette Winsell, brothers-in-law Grant (Amy) Hutchins and Craig (Denise) Hutchins and many nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Bertha, brothers Walter, Rolland, Marvin and Randy; sisters Diane and Sue Ann, sister-in-law Alice, father-in-law Doug Hutchins, brother-in-law Chad Winsell and granddaughter Eliana.
Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.
Brian Hoff says
Sorry to hear of Mel’s passing.
Rest in Peace my friend.