Melba Regelin

Melba Shirley (Williams) Regelin, age 88, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Nazareth House in Stoughton.   She was born in Duluth, Minnesota, a daughter of Rex and Hannah (Hall) Freeman.   Melba was married to Lawrence Williams until his death in 1982.   In 1986, she married Walter Regelin, who also preceded her in death.   Melba worked for many years along with Larry at the Warner Medlin Photography Studio as a colorist, and also worked at the Normandy apartments for many years.   At age 82, she came out of retirement to work with Meals on wheels.   Melba was very involved with programs for seniors in McFarland, her apartment community, and was a president of the Senior Citizens Association.   She was a loving mother and grandmother, and made friends wherever she went.   She is survived by three daughters, Sally Duncan, Mary Beale, and Debra (Kendall) Schultz; 14 grand children, Jerry, John, Mark, Markie, Jonathan, Tami, Kim, Jeni, David, Alan, Jim, Becky, Tim and Nick; 20 great grandchildren, and 11 great-great grandchildren; a sister, Meredith; 3 brothers, Rolland, Homer and John; and several nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by her two husbands; a sister, Annabelle; and a brother, Floyd.   A Memorial gathering will be held at the McFarland Village Hall 5915 Milwaukee Street, on Friday, October 8, 2010 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.   Special thanks to the staff at Hospice, Nazareth House, and Meriter Hospital.