Melvin L Svendsen 80, of Wauchula, Florida passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Melvin was born in Nebraska to Einor and Helen Svendsen on October 8, 1941, coming to Hardee County in 1996. He was Baptist by Faith attending Oak Grove Baptist Church. Melvin is preceded in death by parents Einor and Helen Svendsen, brother Ronald Svensen, sister Marilyn Prussia, and grandson Cody Svendsen. He is survived by sons Ted Svendsen Terri) of Ona, Fl., Curtis Svendsen (Vonda) of Wauchula, Fl., Kelly Svendsen (Ginger) of Sebring, Fl.; daughters Laurie Klein (Dennis) of Wauchula, Fl., and Kathy Carte (Carl) of Wauchula, Fl.; grandchildren Teddy Svendsen, Tonya Barlow, Jeffery Svendsen, Justin Svendsen, Joey Svendsen, Kirstina Svendsen, Tiffany Fancher, Jason Klein, Jennifer Asbell, Joshua Klein, Michael Carte, and Kyle Carte and many great-grandchildren.