Jody Lynn Melvin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jody L. Melvin, age 56, died Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. She was born on January 14, 1963, at St. Mary’s in Madison the daughter of Lloyd and Rhea (Jones) Schuetz. Jody married Russell S. Melvin on October 30, 1992. Jody worked for the River Valley School district for 15 years in the kitchen. Jody enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. She was an incredibly strong, brave, and kind woman. She was a loving, caring mother to all, no matter the person. She had a smile that could make everybody else around her smile. She has a long, hard struggle with many medical complications. Even through it all, she touched many hearts and impacted many lives. She will be incredibly missed, but remembered every day and never forgotten. Survivors include her husband Russell Melvin of Avoca, WI; 4 children, Gabe Schuetz of Avoca, WI, Luke Melvin & fiancé Kaylah Banker of Lone Rock, WI, Jonas Melvin of Lone Rock, WI, Chelsey Melvin and fiancé Ben of Plain, WI; 4 grandchildren, Serenity, Liam, Vivienne, Damien; and her beloved dog Nanna. She was preceded in death by her parents. A Celebration of life will be held for Jody at the Lone Rock Community Center, 214 N. Broadway St. Lone Rock, WI 53556 on May 11, 2019 from 1:00PM-8:00PM. Everybody is welcome to attend. Burial will be held in the Fancy Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials in care of Jody Melvin name box 1272 can be sent to Members First Credit Union, 3401 W. Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI 53713. The Clary Memorial Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com

Jody Lynn Melvin

January 14, 1963 - April 30, 2019