Melvin N. Vanden Bloomer, Kaukauna, age 48, died Monday, January 29, 2024.  He was born in Kaukauna on December 26, 1975 to the late Kirby and Margaret (Surprise) Vanden Bloomer.  Melvin enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cooking.

Melvin is survived by his siblings:  Mary Vanevenhoven, Tom Vanden Bloomer, Sandy Bartelt (Glenn),  Terry (Sheila) Vanden Bloomer, Gary Vanden Bloomer, Mike (Linda) Vanden Bloomer, Albert (Michelle) Vanden Bloomer, Lori Vanden Bloomer, and Merlin (Linda) Vanden Bloomer; and brother-in-law, Melvin Lawver.  He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

In addition to his parents, Melvin was preceded in death by his sister, Shelly Lawver; brothers:  Tim and Gordon Vanden Bloomer; and brothers-in-law:  Al Vanevenhoven and Bill Revoir.

Visitation will be held February 10, 2024 at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (1776 E. Main Street, Little Chute) beginning at 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral at 11:00 a.m. with Deacon Steve Vande Hey officiating.  Committal Holy Cross Cemetery.

The family would like to thank cousins Dale and Dave for always being there for Mel.