Melvin Traub Obituary

The memory of Melvin Traub in Highland, Illinois, who passed away on February 25, 2026 at the age of 70, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvin Traub to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Delores May Traub (Royer); and his stepdaughter Valerie Dellenbach. He is survived by: his father Verl Traub of Wood River; his daughters, Jami (Thomas Rose) and Amanda (Bradley Anderson); his stepdaughter Tina (John Bright) of Kirkwood; his grandchildren, Marrisa and Lindzey (Devon Ralston); his stepgrandchildren, Korin, Audrey, Tony, Kenzie, Jackson, Jayna, Katlin (Justin), Logan, Isabelle, Jacob, Owen, Danica, Jason (Katie) and Denise (Alex); his great grandchildren, Lincoln, Charles, Aaliah, Owen, Elise, Liam, Malerie, Crew, Ruthanne, Selena and Nevaeh; his brothers, Larry Traub of Old Ripley and Randy (Angela Traub); Brian, Tracy Podmore of Maryland Heights, Kevin and Danielle Podmore of St. Peters. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

Memorials are suggested to the Missouri Botanical Gardens or to PBS Channel 9 and will be accepted at the funeral home.