Mel A. Hage

life story

"He loved being the handyman for family and friends"

Mel A. Hage was born August 17, 1947 and passed away April 4, 2023 at the age of 75. He was born in Mountain Lake MN to Sam and Margaret Hage, the 8th of 11 children. He was raised and educated in Trimont, MN. He served in the US Army in Ft. Greeley, AK from 1966-1968 and was a longtime member of the American Legion. On May 22, 1971 Mel married Dianne Nelson in Bismarck, ND. They were blessed with a family with the additions of Brittany and Tyler.

For most of his career Mel was in sales for commercial restaurant equipment. He retired from 3M as Regional Manager/Certified Water Specialist. He loved hunting, fishing and mostly being the handyman for family and friends. Crossing items off the “honey do” list was a priority. Teaching his grandchildren how to use tools made him happy. Mel was a member of Lord of Life Church over 40 years and was a communion server, usher and volunteer for many other programs.

Mel is survived by his wife Dianne; daughter Brittany (Dan), with grandchildren Emmett and Elise; son Tyler (Renee) Hage. Mel is also survived by sisters Darlene, Joan (Gary), Ruth (Doug), Nancy, Norma; brothers Kenneth (Mary) and Thomas (Ruth) Hage. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Marlys and brothers Ronald and James.

A memorial service will be held Friday, April 21, 2023 with visitation at 3PM and the service at 4PM. Lord of Life Lutheran Church of Maple Grove, 7401 County Road 101, Maple Grove MN 55311. Phone 763-420-5015.

Live-stream and delayed broadcast is available at www.lordoflife.org/celebrationoflife .

In leu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family and will be forwarded to CROSS Services and Habitat for Humanity.

Thank you for your support, kindness, generosity and love.

Dianne, Brittany, Tyler and families

memorial service

Memorial Service

April 21, 2023

Lord of Life Lutheran Church 7401 County Rd 101, Maple Grove, MN 55311, USA

3PM Visitation/ 4PM Service / Reception to follow

Road repair and reconstruction has begun on County Road 101, from 78th Ave. and north. Please approach church driveways on County Road 101 from the south intersection of Bass Lake Road and County Road 101.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services