Ted Melanson, age 89, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully with family at his side, Monday evening, November 2, 2026 at the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.
He is survived by his three daughters & sons-in-law: Theresa (Doug) Jerke, Susan (Sid) Kemp, and Sara (Mike) Lipski; his grandchildren: Derrick (Bethann) Jerke, T.J. (Megan) Jerke, Kyle (Holly) Greenwood, Spencer Greenwood, Claire Kemp, Aaron Lipski; one step-grandson, Joe (Amber) Kemp; along with great-grandchildren: Cora Grace, Caide, Callahan, and Jovie Jerke; and step great-grandchildren: Alex, Max, and Lily Kemp. Further survivors include one sister & brother-in-law, Katherine (Allen) Beranek; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law: Georgiana Melanson, Marie Riha, Janet (Jack) Pelnar, Jim Gretz, Eileen Gretz; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Josephine Melanson; his wife, JoAnn; his brother, Richard Melanson; two sisters & brothers-in-law, Carol (Roger) Kadow, Joanne (John) Eggers; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Stanley and Emma Gretz; in-laws: Ken Gretz, John Riha, Betty Gretz; and nephew, Charles Riha.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2026 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3201 Mishicot Rd. Two Rivers. Rev. Louis Golamari will preside at the memorial mass, with military graveside honors immediately following at the church. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church Monday, Nov. 9th from 10:30 am until 12:45 pm. There will be no Sunday evening visitation.
Online condolence messages may be shared at DejaMartin.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roncalli High School, St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, or Sharon Richardson Community Hospice.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers is assisting the Melanson family with funeral arrangements.
