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