Donald Roger Melby, age 91, of rural Blair, died on Saturday, July 2, 2022 in the Black River Memorial Hospital in Black River Falls.

Donald was born on February 26, 1931 to Clifford and Myrtle (Borreson) Melby.

Donald married Dolores Sobish on May 11, 1953.  Dolores preceded Donald in death on January 24, 2016.

Donald farmed all of his life and enjoyed biking, going to auctions and snowmobiling.

Donald is survived by eight children, Sue, Shirley, Steve (Sheila), Sam, Scott (Brenda), Sarah (Rich), Stanley and Stacy (Don); 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

In addition to his parents and wife, Donald was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandi and a brother, Jr. Melby.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Jack Funeral Home in Blair.