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Melvyn R. Stamm, 60, of San Francisco, formerly of Kenosha, died Wednesday (April 23, 2003) at Kaiser-Permanente Hospital in San Francisco.Born in Kenosha, Aug. 8, 1942, he was the son of Ray and Ann (Friedel) Stamm. He was educated in local schools and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School. He received a bachelors degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.A Vietnam War veteran, he served as a helicopter pilot in the United States Marines. He was awarded the Purple Heart.He was a structural engineer and the owner and operator of StammWerks in San Francisco.He belonged to local engineering organizations in California, was a blood donor, and a member of the Retired Army Aviators.Survivors include his mother of Pleasant Prairie; two sisters, Karen (Thomas) Binder of Milwaukee, and JoAnne (Frank) Ciulla of Roscoe, Ill.His father preceded him in death.The Proko Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Posted : 2003-11-01 18:26
MEL STAMM
Gentlemen,
We have lost a brother, a friend and one fine Marine. Mel was one of the quiet ones but was always there when needed. He was medevaced back to CONUS after taking a round in the foot, which all but destroyed his heel. He walked with a limp ever since.
I have spoken with his sister, in Milwaukee, who said that Mel had been diagnosed with an advanced stage of Lung Cancer last November ('02). Although he had undergone the various treatments (Chemo, etc.), Mel passed away in the San Fransisco hospital on April 23, 2003. He was laid to rest in his family's plot in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
A couple of years ago, Mel joined Bob Gilaspie and myself in SFO to perform the Operation Rose ceremony for one of our KIA - Old Tigers, Sgt. Jimmy Akstin, laying a rose on Jimmy's grave.
Rest in Peace, Mel -
SEMPER FI from all your Brothers, The Old Tigers of HMM-262
Posted : 2003-11-02 00:07
Mel and I were the junior "nuggets" in HMM-262 prior to deployment to RVN. As part of Mess Night in late 1966 we were "encouraged" to oppose each other in a contest involving a popular beverage. I can't remember who won but we both enjoyed the rest of the evening. And yes, he was a quiet Tiger. Very sorry to hear he has departed the pattern.
Semper fi,
Dale Cors
Posted : 2003-11-05 21:55
