Ben Melby Obituary

We bid farewell to Ben Melby (Brookings, South Dakota), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 18, 2025 at the age of 47. Ben touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Ben has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 6th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church (1700 8th St S, Brookings, SD 57006). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, August 6th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.