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Melvin Arthur Boerner

March 31, 1932-Oct. 26, 2020

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Mel was raised on the family farm in Cottonwood, the sixth of nine children born to Earl and Mamie Boerner. He graduated from Cottonwood High School. He was a volunteer firefighter. He and two of his brothers joined the National Guard and were subsequently called to active duty during the Korean War. Mel served almost 2 years in Korea. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars and the United Nations Service Medal Combat Infantry Badge.

Mel had a long career as a diesel mechanic. When not working he was an avid fisherman, snowmobiler, and “up north to the cabin” guy. In retirement he and wife Margie spent many years traveling the United States in their RV. They made many good and long standing friends in their journeys. Mel was an active member of the Blaine Senior Center and the Real Life Community where they lived. If there was a card game, Mel was there! He and Margie spent many hours playing all types of card games with family and friends.

Mel was preceded in death by his parents, 7 siblings, and sons Jeffrey and Michael. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Margie, children Lynn (Charles) Davis, Sandra, Kristin, Richard McFarland, Sharon (Paul) Karsten, and Sandra McFarland. Grandchildren Christopher (Angie) Fien, Brett (Nicole) Uchanski, Rebecca Uchanski, Daniel McFarland, and many great-grandchildren. Mel is also survived by sister Bonnie, in-laws Eunice, Dorothy, Sharon, and Dean, and dozens of nieces and nephews.

Service at Wasburn-McGreavy Hillside chapel, 2610 19th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, Monday, November 2, 2020 at 2 p.m. Visitation 1:30 p.m. Due to Covid restrictions, please reserve a seat by texting 763-226-9038. On-line streaming is available at https://www.washburn-mcreavy.com/obituaries/Melvin-Boerner/#!/PhotosVideos. Viewing will also be available at the Fridley American Legion Post 303, 7365 (Old) Central Avenue NE, Fridley, at 2:00 p.m. Masks are required at both locations. Fellowship and food will follow service at the American Legion.