Charles John "Chuck" Melby, died on October 24, 2026 at Rochester Methodist Hospital following a courageous, five-year battle with cancer.

Chuck was born on November 8, 1952 in Owatonna, MN to Nordean and Joyce (Blouin) Melby. He grew up on a farm in Pratt, MN and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1970. He then went to the University of Minnesota at Crookston, graduating with a degree in Recreation and Conservation. Chuck worked at Rochester Park and Recreation as Arborist for 41 years, retiring in 2014. He Married Roseann Griffin on February 21, 1981. Together they raised their two daughters, Alyssa Melby and Leah (Jake) Malek. Besides his family, his passions included fishing and hunting and he could hold conversations with anyone and everyone.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife Roseann of 45 years, daughters Alyssa Melby of Rochester, Leah (Jake) Malek of Montgomery, MN, three grandsons Miles, Jhett, Gage, siblings Carol Gunderson of LeSueur, MN, and Steve (Beth) Melby of Albuquerque, NM.

Chuck absolutely loved seeing his grandsons, and loved telling people about them. They were his motivation to fight his disease.

The Memorial Mass for Chuck will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at St. Bridget's Catholic Church in Simpson. Visitation will be held Friday evening, October 30, 2026 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at St. Bridget's Catholic Church along with one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Burial will be in St. Bridget's Cemetery.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com