Elsie Melby

Elsie Melby, 102, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Dove Healthcare of Osseo.
Elsie was born September 25, 1922, in Almond, NY, to George and Gladys (Hizer) Bedell. She attended elementary school in New York before moving with her family to Wisconsin in 1937. She graduated from Fairchild High School in 1940. Elsie furthered her education at the Technical College in Eau Claire. She worked at National Presto and later Admiral Corp in Harvard, Illinois.
Elsie met the love of her life, Melvin Melby, and they were married in 1943. Four children were blessed by this union. Elsie enjoyed gardening and helping around the farm.
Elsie is survived by her children: James (Marilyn) Melby, Kenneth Melby, and Delores Preston; 11 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 22 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; son, Eugene; parents, George and Gladys; siblings: Robert Bedell, Everette Bedell, and Evelyn Heiman; and great-great grandson, Jensen.
A funeral service for Elsie was held Friday, January 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at Peace Lutheran Church in Pigeon Falls. Visitation was held Friday, at the church, from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will followed at Pigeon Creek Lutheran Cemetery.
Schiefelbein Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.