Anna Mae was born on June 8, 1929 to Vern and Anna (Karlbom) Thoorsell in Superior, WI. She married Major Meller in 1947, and they were married for 44 years, before Major died in 1990. Anna Mae loved her family dearly-always making sure that their needs were met before hers. She was a devoted caregiver to all family members in need. She was a wonderful cook and baker. Anna Mae enjoyed making all of the family’s favorites when they were home, especially caramelized cinnamon rolls, and chicken with homemade noodles.
Anna Mae is survived by; two daughters, Cheryl (Lew) Richards of Ham Lake, MN, Cindy (Ron) Welch of Hayward, three sons; Joseph (Mary) Meller of Bennett, WI, Harry (Kim) Meller of Sheboygan, WI , and Bob (Sandy) Meller of Oshkosh, WI, fifteen grandchildren; Tim (Rebecca) Richards, Brian (Elizabeth) Richards, Stephen (Jodi) Richards, Joy (Brandon) Martin, Anita Richards, Joseph (Rebekah) Richards, Amber (Mike) Peterson, Amy Meller, Kim (Blake) Meller, Max Meller, Cole Meller, Megan Meller, Matt Meller, and Noah Meller, and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded by her parents, her husband, Major, three brothers; George, James, and Robert Thoorsell, and one sister, Agnes (Thoorsell) Martin.
A special thank you to the health care providers at Stardusk House, Villa Marina, and Essentia Health for their kindness, and the compassion that was shown to her and her family.
A memorial service for Anna Mae will be held at the Bennett Town Hall in Bennett, WI, on Monday, May 19, at 11:00 am with Chaplain Gary Meller officiating. A visitation will be held at the Bennett Town Hall on Sunday, May 18, from 5 until 7 pm and for one hour prior to the service at the town hall on Monday. Inurnment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Solon Springs at a later date. Online condolences may be left for Anna Mae’s family at www.brownfuneralhome.com.
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