Racine – Zachary Robert Melby, age 26, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2015.
Zachary was born on September 30, 1989 to Robert M. and Shelly M. (nee: Holterman) Melby and had attended Washington Park High School.
Among his interests, Zach enjoyed sailing, cooking, fishing, hunting, camping, music, and being adventurous. He was also a master of home improvements. Above all, Zach was happiest when spending time with his loving family.
Surviving are his father, Robert “Bob” Melby; sisters, Melissa (Joey) Zauner and Holly (fiancé, Andrew Lewis) Melby; nephews and niece, Joseph, Nathan & Mya Zauner; grandmother, Sally (nee: Cherney) Holterman; aunts, Joy (Mick) Barton, Robin Hagen and Amy (Don) Davis; uncle, Richard Melby; other dear relatives and friends.
Zach was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Shelly Marie Melby (passed away August 11, 2014); and by his grandparents, Melvin and Grace (nee: Erhardt) Melby.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 6:00 pm in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. In accordance with Zach’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
“When there is darkness – let there be light. Where there is wrong – let there be right.”
Recent quote from Zach’s Facebook page
Anonymous says
don and lee podkamensky says
holly and bob-so sorry for your loss-we’re sure shelly will be keeping him in line now
Peter Kottal says
Hello Bob,
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. I did not know him but I am sure he was a exceptional son to you. You have been carrying a considerable amount of loss these past years. Go forward knowing your loved ones will be watching you. Once again please accept our thoughts at your time of sorrow.
Colleen Olsen says
I remember when your mom and I used to take all of you kids to the park and all of the other crazy things we did together. The most precious was when your mom was holding you in the swing and you fell to sleep. A Racine Journal guy came a long took the picture of you and your mom. Printed it in the paper. She was so proud! Our thoughts and prayers to all of you in this double loss.But Shelly and Zach are together in heaven with eternal life. No more pain! God Bless!!