Robert A. Melbert

Robert A. Melbert, age 57, of Monee, IL, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024. Beloved husband of Jennifer A. Melbert, nee Le Mere. Loving father of Ryan, Kate and Nick Melbert.  Devoted son of Guy and Lynda Melbert and dear brother of Scott Melbert.  Rob lived his life by God’s Golden Rule to treat others as you wanted to be treated. Christmas was his favorite holiday, and he went all out every year, even to the point of sketching diagrams for decoration placement. Rob loved playing cards, painting, Christmas music year-round, spending time with his family and his dogs, and no matter what you asked he had the answer. Rob was always the one to make you laugh and he made you feel safe. He volunteered whenever he was needed and was usually the last person to leave. His easy-going nature, consideration of others, kindness, silly storytelling, and joyfulness will be severely missed by his family and friends.

Visitation  Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN. Prayer service Monday, August 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. from Smits Funeral Home to St. Liborius Catholic Church 71 W. 35th St. Steger, IL for a 10:00 a.m. funeral Mass with Rev. Fr. Dennis Spies.  Interment – Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, IL. Memorials may be given to Leukemia Foundation ( https://leukemiarf.org/ )

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