Ben Melby's obituary , Passed away on July 18, 2025 in Brookings, South Dakota

Ben Melby

November 25, 1977 - July 18, 2025 (47 years old)

Brookings, South Dakota

Ben Melby's obituary , Passed away on July 18, 2025 in Brookings, South Dakota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rude's Funeral Home

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Ben Melby

November 25, 1977 - July 18, 2025 (47 years old)

Brookings, South Dakota

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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.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Morris, Gloria Melby, Milton and Geraldine Gengler; his uncles, Jim Gengler and Rich Vanderloo; and his cousins, Greg Gengler and Noah Sahlstrom.

He is survived by: his parents, Stuart Melby and Kathy Melby (Gengler). He is also survived by numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rude's Funeral Home



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Aug 06

Visitation

St. Thomas More Catholic Church
1700 8th St S, Brookings, SD 57006

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Aug 06

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Thomas More Catholic Church
1700 8th St S, Brookings, SD 57006

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