Lawrence (Larry) Melander, 83, formerly of Racine, passed away at Nu-Roc Community Healthcare in Blackwell on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008. He was born in Farmington Township, South Dakota on March 15, 1925, son of the late Walter and Mabel (nee: Larson) Melander. Larry served proudly with the US Navy during both WWII and the Korean War. Larry retired from the Racine Stamping Corporation after 20 years of service. He enjoyed country music and dancing, taking walks, fishing and spending time with family and friends. He was also an avid NASCAR and Packer fan. Larry will be dearly missed by his children, Larry (Carol) Melander of Yorkville, Illinois, Marsha Ditter of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Sue (Jerry) Klinkhammer of Racine; grandchildren, Mike Melander of Chicago, Matt (Amber) Melander of Kenosha, Rick Ditter of Racine, Karl Ditter of Las Vegas, Brian Schuld of Madison and Steve Schuld of Racine; sisters, Marie Cannedy of Kennwick, Washington, and Dorothy (Dan) Long of Hallsville, Missouri; as well as other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Leonard Melander; and brother-in-law, Forrest Cannedy Memorial services will be held in the funeral home at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2008. Visitation in the funeral home will begin at 4:00 p.m. Committal services with complete military honors will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 28, 2008. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association (225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633) have been suggested.