Eugene “Gene” Richard Melander was born March 25, 1929 in Berner, Minnesota to Gustav and Caroline Gomsrud Melander. He grew up in Berner and attended school there. 

Gene was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Following his discharge he lived in Gully and was an active member of the Gonvick Legion Post for many years. 

Gene passed away March 13, 2016 and is buried in the Berner Cemetery.

Plot: 11    Side: South  Row from Bottom: 2

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