Minneapolis, Minnesota
Melby, Richard L. "Dick" age 85, of Edina. June 16, 1921- June 13, 2007. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Fern; daughters, Patty (Todd) Smith & Barb (Paul) Knudsen; grand - sons, Ryan (Abby) & Matthew Smith; great- grandson, Beau Smith; extended family & friends. Insurance salesman for New York Life for over 50 years. 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner at Zuhrah Temple 101 for over 50 years. Funeral service Sat., June 16, 10:30 AM at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, 50th & Knox, Mpls. Private interment, Lakewood Mausoleum. Memorials preferred to the Shriner's Crippled Children's Fund. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
final peace for you, uncle Dick...... i still wish you could have found the time in your life to say goodbye to your brother, John, before he passed away maybe now you can tell him why....... peace to Fern, Patti, and Barb, and best wishes for a healthful healing from your loss
Rick Melby
June 26, 2007 | Asheville, NC
I was saddened to hear of Dick's passing. Although it's been many years since I've seen any of you, I can still recall great times when the families could get together. He'll be in our hearts and we wish you all well.
Peter Melby
June 18, 2007 | Centerville, MN
Fern and family,
Doug & I are saddened at the news of Dick's passing. There will be no more suffering, but a celebration and a big fishing party in heaven. Our prayers are with you.
Doug and Deb Anderson
June 18, 2007 | Lakeville, MN
Dear Fern,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Dick was the best of men, so sweet, always with a smile and he could always make me laugh.
He will be greatly missed, but will live on forever in our hearts and memories.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Anna Huston
June 15, 2007 | Edina, MN
Barb, Paul, and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Leila Stabbe
June 14, 2007 | Minneapolis, MN
Our sincere condolences in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. A memorial to the Shriner's Crippled Children's fund is being sent in his name.
Dr Richard Coffman and Staff
June 14, 2007 | Indianapolis, IN
A Gentleman to the end.
Happy Birthday "Mr. Melby"
We won't say "goodby", just Happy Fishing in the great hereafter.
Polly and Lee Scotland
June 14, 2007 | Bemidji, MN
