August 7, 1951 – March 26, 2018
Gary Lee Melahn, 66, Sheridan, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday morning, March 26, 2018.
Born August 7, 1951 in South Bend, he was the son of the late Richard “Slim” and Lois (Gilbert) Melahn. After attending high school in South Bend, he enrolled at Indiana Barber College, graduating in 1971. In 2010 he retired from Indiana Bell / AT&T after 37 years of dedicated service.
Gary loved nature and enjoyed being outdoors. He also tried to stay as active as possible. He went bowling as often as he could and loved playing with his Bocci Ball team. He also tried to never miss a meeting of his local Florida Chapter of the R.O.M.E.O.’s (Retired Old Men Eating Out). Gary’s family was his world. He had a deep devotion for his grandchildren, and he absolutely adored his mother in law, Anne Compton, who he affectionately called his outlaw. Gary also has a deep seeded passion for Notre Dame Athletics.
Gary is survived by his loving wife, Cheree (Louks) Melahn. She and Gary were married on August 1, 2014. He is also survived by his son Todd D. Melahn, Westfield; step son, Doug Hampton (Crystal), Murrieta, Calif.; his two daughters, Cary Marlow (Brandon), Sheridan; and Jessica Huff (Dustin), Martinsville; grandchildren, Jordan, Peyton, Austin, Jayden, Katie, Shawn, Shane, Savannah, Jeremiah, Abby, Addy, Belle and Landon; one brother, Rick Melahn; and his former wives, Pam Kellam and Karen Melahn. Gary is also survived by his canine BFF, Teddy, who misses him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Pam Michalski; step mother Mary Melahn, and his step brother Mike Stern.
A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date.
Memorial contributions may be presented to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Kercheval Funeral Home in Sheridan.
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