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Melvin D. Zade

September 25, 1933 — August 10, 2021

Melvin D. Zade, 87 years of age, formerly Mankato, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at the Republic County Hospital, Belleville, Kansas. He was born on September 25, 1933 in Smith Center, Kansas to William and Ethel (Plank) Zade.

He was a 1951 graduate of Mankato High School, Mankato, Kansas.

Melvin served in the United States Army and was based in Germany. He was honorably discharged.

Melvin married Betty June Long on August 13, 1956. To this union two children were born, Dewaine and Susan.

Melvin worked for the Jewell County Highway Department, where he was a Foreman on the Bridge Crew, he retired in 1987 after more than 30 years of service.

He enjoyed working on cars and tinkering in his garage, but most of all spending time with his family, friends, beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived his wife, Betty Zade of Belleville, son, Dewaine Zade (Mechele), Hastings, NE; and their son, Dan Zade (Brittany) and their children, Emma, Elizabeth, and William; a daughter, Susan Zade, Wichita, KS; and her 3 children, Christina, Tyler, Phillip.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ethel, a brother, Earl Zade.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021 from 1-4 p.m. at the Melby Mortuary, Mankato, Kansas.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Christian Church of Mankato, Mankato, Kansas with Pastor Thaddeus Hinkle officiating.

Inurnment will take place in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mankato, Kansas at a later time.

Memorial contributions may be given to Christian Church of Mankato c/o of Melby Mortuary, PO Box 384, Mankato, Kansas 66956. Arrangements are with Melby Mortuary, Mankato, Kansas. For online condolences, please visit www.melbymortuary.com.

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Visitation

Friday, August 20, 2021

1:00 - 4:00 pm

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Celebration of Life

Saturday, August 21, 2021

10:30 - 11:15 am

Christian Church of Mankato

, Mankato, KS 66956

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