Kelly Joe Melloon, age 54, died Monday, January 24, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St Marys Campus, after a long illness.
Kelly was born on April 16, 1967, in Sioux Falls, SD to Carol (Kayser) and Wayne Melloon. He attended Byron High School. He was a brick layer for several local companies.
Kelly enjoyed working on cars, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and spending time with friends and family.
Kelly is survived by his children, Amanda Melloon of Rochester, MN, Brandon (Hannah) Melloon of McIntire, IA, and Jessica Kalvelage of Wadena, MN; brother, Troy (Cindy) Melloon of Monroe, SD; and grandchildren, Destini, Trinaty, Nevaeh, Dynasti, Ayden, Ryder, Kyzer, Aubri, Axton, Judge, Saylor, and Ocean.
Kelly is preceded in death by his parents, Carol Kruger and Wayne Melloon; granddaughter, Zaylee; several aunts and uncles; and a nephew.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Rochester Cremation Services, 1605 Civic Center Drive NW, Rochester, MN. Burial will be held at family plot in South Dakota in the spring.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the family.
Rochester Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences of Kelly may be shared at rochestercremationservicesmn.com
Deepest sympathy for the family!
So very, very sorry. May he rest in peace. Prayers to you all.
Sympathy from Kaye and Jon,
Prayers to your family .
Duane and Anita Heley
Condolences to the family and prayers
Gone, but never forgotten. My heart is heavy & filled with sadness. My only comfort is knowing you’re finally resting peacefully. XOXO
To the Melloon Family,
I remember Kelly as my former student. He had a great sense of humor and loved to discuss cars. I thoroughly enjoyed him in my classroom.
May God Bless his soul and his family members.
Peter Grant – former Byron HS English Teacher