Arnold C. Mellum age 98 of Bemidji, MN, formally of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, MN.

Arnold Clarence Mellum was born August 9,1920 in Sharon, ND the son of Edward and Mary (Olson ) Mellum. He was united in marriage to Genevieve Deziel on July 19, 1945 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Grand Forks, MN. Arnold was a member of the United States Army 204th Field Artillery Battalion. Arnold was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, East Grand Forks American Legion and Eagles Club #350. Arnold worked for American Crystal Sugar Company for 35 years as a Boiler House Foreman before retiring in 1982. He then worked at Valley Golf Course for five summers.

Arnold is survived by daughter, Diana (Richard) Grassel of East Grand Forks, MN; 3 sons, Thomas Mellum ( Lori Masserelli) of East Grand Forks, MN; Terry (Jean) Mellum of Bemidji, MN; and Bradley (Wendy) Mellum of Bemidji, MN; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, James (Bonnie) Deziel of Bemidji, MN; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Genevieve of 70 years; sisters, Myrtle, Amelia, Clara, Cecelia, and Gladys; brothers, Garrett, Alvin, and Ernest and son-in-law, Richard Grassel.

Funeral Service: 12:30 PM on Saturday, November 17, 2018 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, MN.

Visitation: One Hour Prior Funeral Mass on Saturday, November 17, 2018 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church.