and continued working in construction. In 2012, he moved to rural Ocheyedan to retire and be closer to family.
Henry was a jokester. He liked watching Westerns and listening to country music. He enjoyed fishing, farming, and spending time with his family.
He passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 at his home in rural Ocheyedan after a long term illness.
Those left to cherish his memories are his children, Sherri and Kelly Stroud of Ozona, TX, Teresa Stuedemann of Callahan, FL, Sandy and Milton Consoer of Ocheyedan, IA, Henry Melby Jr. of Ocheyedan, IA; 19 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild; one brother, David and Alice Melby of Batesville, AR.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda; granddaughter, Angela; great granddaughter, Annabelle, 2 great grandsons, Alex and Bradley; his parents; 3 sisters and one brother.