Stephen J. Mellady, 57, of Osnabrock passed away on February 8, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA.

Steve was born on June 27, 1950 in Lafayette, IN. to Joseph and Rosalie Mellady. He grew up in Lafayette and graduated from Central Catholic High School. On March 28, 1970 he married Conni Smith also of Lafayette. He served in the U.S. Air Force for six and a half years as a crew chief on fighter aircraft. After the Air Force, he worked as a diesel mechanic, a farm equipment salesman, and a truck driver.

He is survived by his wife Conni, his sister - Sr. Angela of St. Francis Convent, daughter and son-in-law Janelle and Russell Schmeling, son and daughter-in-law Robert and Jessica Mellady,  son Joseph Mellady, daughter and son-in-law Shana and Apie Conradie, and grandchildren Karisa, Terri, Stacie, Rustee, Brianna, and Stephen. Mr. Mellady was proceeded in death by his parents and brother, Bill. 

Steve treasured every moment with his family and friends and always enjoyed a good conversation. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered by those whose lives he has touched.

SERVICES will be held on Saturday February 16, 2008 at the Dovre Lutheran Church of Osnabrock, ND.

Condolences:

Steve was one of the nicest guys I've ever met. Always laughing and quick with his wit. We played in a band together when we were kids. Those were some of the best years of my life. Thank you, Steve, for being my friend and a part of my life.

Denny Heath

I am Steve's cousin and just heard through a Central Catholic website. We spent alot more time together as kids than as we became adults with our own families. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this time of loss.

Much love, Lisa and Mike Drewry

Connie , Shana and family

I am very sorry to hear about your Husband, father, grand father our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karen

Sending this in sorrow for your family's great loss but with happy memories of the business & personal time & travel I spent with Steve & occssionally Joseph, during which we helped each other recognise a few `higher values' aided by yourself & of course Sr. Angela. Will be retaining Steve in prayers
[I retired at end '05]

George R.Timmer

Conni & Family
So sorry to hear about Steve. I don't know if you remember me but I worked with Steve at Broekema. Steve was such a good person, alway a grin on his face. He and I worked together in sales. If you have time I would really like to know what happened. It hurts my heart to see the picture of Steve because I wish We would kept in contact after he left Broekema. God bless your family.
Gigi VonLoh - Stanchfield, Minnesota