Peter was born March 2, 1929, in New England, the son of Peter and Elizabeth (Stecher) Mellmer. He attended New England Public School.

Peter married Viola Wanner on Jan. 11, 1949. Peter worked on the family farm until 1951. In 1951, Peter and Viola moved to Dunseith, where Peter worked at the local Gamble Store and Viola managed the Dakota Hotel. Later, Peter began working at the San Haven State Hospital where he ran the powerhouse. In 1972, Peter and Viola decided to move to Bismarck, where he began working for Burleigh County Housing until his retirement in 1994.

Peter was a member of the Eagles Club for 39 years. In his retirement he enjoyed fishing, dancing, and playing old time music. Peter loved spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Viola, Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center; children, Connie Krusinski, Chicago, Jim (Donna) Mellmer, Mandan, Patti (Tom) Weisbeck, Bismarck, and Lynette (Bob) Norbeck, Bismarck; sister, Joyce Rettinger, Glen Ullin; brother, Darrell Mellmer, St. Petersburg, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Peter was preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law, Andy Rettinger and Gary Svihovec; and son-in-law, Ted Krusinski.

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To the Mellmer Family: Our condolences are with you with Peter’s passing.