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Melvin Robert Appel

October 15, 2024 — October 20, 2024

Janesville, Minnesota

Melvin Robert Appel was born in Rochester Minnesota on Tuesday October 15th weighing 1lb 3oz and measuring 11.8 inches long. He passed away peacefully on Sunday October 20th in his parents arms. 

Though Melvin’s life on earth was far too short his family holds gratitude in their hearts that they were able to see him wiggle his little toes and feet, hold him, read to him, change a few tiny diapers, and simply love him. 

Survived by his parents, Jesse and Stephanie Appel; his sisters: Ava, Haylee, Mackenzie, and Victoria Appel; grandparents: Jayme and Deborah Greising, and Rick and Laurie Appel; great grandparents; Robert Schreiner, Maureen Storm, and Jerry Appel; aunts and uncles; Sarah Greising and David Saunders, Angela and Brian Lynch, Jeremy Appel, Katie and Marcus Beer; cousins: Walker and Maryn Lynch, and Brennan, Roman, and Reagan Beer. 

He is preceded in death by his great grandparents: Melvin Storm, Robert and Mary Jane Greising, Marilyn Schreiner, and Gail Dusbabek. 

Melvin’s family would like to say an extra special thank you to his NICU team of doctors and nurses at the Mayo Clinic. Their knowledge and care were truly invaluable. 

A private memorial will be held on November 17th in Janesville, Minnesota. 

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