Eureka, SD-Memorial Service for Melroy J. Job, 89, of Eureka will be held in the Spring of 2021 at Zion American Lutheran Church in Eureka. Rev. Ryan Gage will officiate.
Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery with military graveside rites.
Melroy died January 12, 2021 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Melroy Johnnie Job was born December 30, 1931 to Emil and Pauline (Gehring) Job on the family homestead northwest of Hosmer, SD. He attended country school, worked on the family farm, and also for neighbors. He enlisted into the United States Army in January 1953 and was stationed at Hammelburg, Germany during the Korean War. He served with an armored field artillery unit. Following his honorable discharge in January 1955, he returned to Eureka.
Melroy was united in marriage to Mildred Bender on October 16, 1955 in Eureka Reformed Church. They moved to Lead, SD where he worked at Homestake Gold Mine for two years. They then returned to Eureka in 1957 where he started his career in plumbing and heating. He worked for Mildred’s uncle and later for Eureka Equity Exchange. He started Eureka Plumbing and Heating in 1977, retiring in 2019.
Melroy enjoyed playing pinochle with friends and loved spending as much time as he could with his children and grandchildren. He always looked forward to family and friends coming to Eureka for pheasant opening weekend.
He was a member of Zion American Lutheran Church, Fred Weller American Legion Post #186 and was on the funeral drill squad for 50 plus years. Melroy volunteered for many years with the Eureka Fire Department and Eureka Ambulance. He was a former member of Eureka Chamber of Commerce and Eureka Lions.
Grateful for having shared Melroy’s life are his son, Richard (Brenda) Job of Vermillion, SD; daughter, Laurie (Rick) Rodness-Schumaker of Pierre, SD; eight grandchildren, Trevor (Audrey), Tyler, Tara (Douglas), Tasia (Alex), Christopher (Dawn), Derek (Hope), Bailee, and Tyler; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Lyla (Victor) Gab of Eureka; brother, Walter (Vera) Job of Sisseton, SD, and special friend, Arley Trautman.
Melroy was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Mildred (5-6-2006), son, Michael, brother, Marvin and one great-grandson, Kaleb.
Honorary Urnbearers will be Steve Job, Bruce Job, Pat Gab, Dale Gab, Bill Wood and Justin Orr.
Carlsen Funeral Home of Eureka has been entrusted with arrangements.
Our sincere sympathy to the family. May the Lord provide comfort to you at this time of sorrow.
Melroy and Vern were bowling partners for many years. Vern has many good memories of those days. May your family find comfort in the Lord during this time.
My heart is saddened to hear of the loss of Melroy. My thoughts go to my classmate, Melroys daughter, Laurie. I can empathize with her at this time, knowing how hard it is to lose your dad. My sincere sympathy to the family.
Prayers to Melroy’s family. He was a true patriot to America and to Eureka. Sincerely, Ann Wolff
When Joy and I moved to Eureka in 2014 to help her parents Melrory was one of the first people we meant. What a godsend he was to us as the house needed some plumbing help. He and his guys were always very helpful and always there in “a bit”. Getting to know him better in the two years we were there we learned he was a wealth of knowledge about most things. He loved what he did and enjoyed helping people and I appreciated his patience with a new guy in town.
Our condolences to Melroy’s family and friends. We will always remember his smile, friendliness, willingness to help others, good advice, and sense of humor. Melroy lives on in the memories of people who were lucky enough to meet him.
Melroy can smile and watch every Twins game from where he’s sitting now. One of my clear childhood memories is the Twins game always on the radio in the basement at the Job house. Condolences Richard and Laurie and to your families.
My deepest sympathy to Laurie and Richard and their families. Hoping that in time all the wonderful memories of your dad will ease the pain.