Jan 19, 2022 1:02 AM

Melvin Mattoon

Posted Jan 19, 2022 1:02 AM
Melvin Mattoon
Melvin Mattoon

Melvin Mattoon, 77, of Burlington, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at New London Nursing and Rehab.

Born Dec. 17, 1944, he was the son of Boise and Norma Wehage Mattoon. Melvin was raised by his two uncles and an aunt, Melvin, Carl and Frances Wehage.  On Oct. 1, 1976, he married Mary Cheney. 

Melvin worked for the American Ordinance Plant from 1968 to 1972, then Exide Battery, Burlington Basket Factory, and later Wal-Mart. 

He was a member of Bible Missionary Church in Burlington.

Survivors include his wife; son, Daniel Mattoon of Burlington; stepson, James Whitten of Burlington; stepdaughters, Jeanette Whitten of New London and Deanna Thomason of Burlington; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister, Betty.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.

A celebration of life and graveside service will be held at a later date at Salem Lutheran Cemetery.