Obit: Melvin, Angela J. (1969 – 2022)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Melvin, Canfield, Merrill, Szutkowski, Onesti, Hazen, Umlauft, Dvorak, Carley, Schoemaker, Richberger

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 22 Jun 2022

Melvin, Angela J. (5 Jul 1969 – 11 Jun 2022)

Angela J. Melvin of Wausau, age 52, peacefully passed away on June 11, 2022.

Angie was born in Medford on July 5, 1969. She attended and graduated from Abbotsford High School. She lived a special life with many challenges; however, they never stopped her from being feisty and positive. Once she made up her mind, nothing could stop her.

She always had the support, love, and care from her family and friends. She had many accomplishments and became a role model to many that knew her. Throughout Angela’s life, she made friends wherever she went.

Angie was an avid Brewer and Packer fan. She enjoyed activities including bowling, art, music, watching movies, and researching mythology.

Angela is survived by her parents, Carol Canfield and Donald Melvin; her sister, Amy (Pat) Merrill; nephew and nieces: Jacob, Elizabeth and Kyra Merrill; aunts and uncles: Jody Szutkowski, Susan Onesti, Jane (Mike) Hazen, Dennis (Annette) Melvin and Delores Umlauft. She is also survived by maternal cousins: Rick (Julie Heuser) Onesti, Rachel Monday, Collin (Amanda Dvorak) Carley and Sarah and Kayla Szutkowski; and paternal cousins: Darin (Debra) Umlauft, Dean (Debbie) Umlauft, Denise Umlauft, Matt (Anna) Melvin and Erin Melvin and their families. She is also survived by special family members: Michael and Sally Shoemaker, Matt (Tamara) Shoemaker, Abbey (Solen) Richberger, Helen Shoemaker and their families.

Angela was preceded in death by her stepfather, Pat Canfield; grandparents, Joseph and Doris Szutkowski of Bowler and Archie and Elaine Melvin of Abbotsford, as well as uncles: Duane Umlauft, Randy Carley, Richard Onesti and Joseph Szutkowski.

Visitation will take place at Brainard Funeral Home – Wausau Chapel on Friday, June 24, 2022, from 4 p.m. until time of sharing of memories at 6:30 p.m. Angela’s family gives a special thank you to Opportunity Inc. and Angie’s family at Cherish on Ginger Lane in Wausau as well as those that provided care for her throughout her life.