Donald R. Melby

Donald Roger Melby, 91, of rural Blair, died Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Black River Memorial Hospital in Black River Falls.

Donald was born February 26, 1931, to Clifford and Myrtle (Borreson) Melby. Donald married Dolores Sobish, May 11, 1953. Dolores preceded Donald in death January 24, 2016. Donald farmed all of his life and enjoyed biking, going to auctions and snowmobiling.

Donald is survived by eight children: Sue, Shirley, Steve (Sheila), Sam, Scott (Brenda), Sarah (Rich), Stanley and Stacy (Don); 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

In addition to his parents and wife, Donald was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandi; and a brother, Jr. Melby.

A visitation will be held Sunday, July 17, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Jack Funeral Home in Blair.