Faulkton resident passed away Monday, January 21, 2019
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FAULKTON — James “Jim” Melius, 73, of Faulkton, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019, at the Faulkton Area Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. today at the United Church of Faulkton. Burial will follow in Faulkton Cemetery.
James William Melius was born August 22, 1945, in Faulkton to Royal and Hollyse “Holly” (Pritchard) Melius. After graduating from Faulkton High School, he attended mechanic’s school and played football at SDSTC in Springfield. He was united in marriage to Ellen Ireland June 27, 1965. They started their life together east of Faulkton, farming and raising livestock. He served many years on the Lafoon township board and 12 years on the Dakota Ag board in St. Lawrence. His love was farming and raising cattle.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen; children, Keith (Charlotte) of Faulkton, Jody (James) Stampe of Rapid City, and Lesli (Joshua) Jensen of Faulkton; five grandchildren; sister, Sally (Robert) Dambacher of Sonora, Calif.; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald Melius; and nephew, Derek Dambacher.
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