Jerome E. “Jerry” Melland, age 58 of South Wayne, WI passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 surrounded by his family at Monroe Health Services in Monroe, WI. He was born August 25, 1964 in Monroe the son of Calvin and Myrtle (Seffrood) Melland. Jerry grew up in South Wayne where he graduated from Black Hawk High School in 1983. Following high school, he began as a farm hand and started his family shortly after. He worked as a dairy man and for ACE Concrete for many years.

 

Jerry is survived by his children: Kayla (Ben) Foster, Autum (Teagan) Cornell, and River Melland all of South Wayne; his grandchildren that he absolutely adored: Peyton and Daniel Foster, Aubrey, Broxton, Greyson, and Ellie Cornell; his parents: Calvin and Myrtle Melland; one brother: Al (Lee Ann) Melland of South Wayne; two sisters: Julie (Mike) Vondra of Platteville, WI and Lori (Scott) Melland of South Wayne; many nieces nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends; and sister-in-law Jill Melland of Monroe, WI. He was preceded in death by one brother: Tom Melland.

 

Jerry was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in South Wayne. When Jerry wasn’t working, he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family, shining for deer, farming, and watching slow pitch softball and football. Jerry had a sweet tooth that was legendary. No matter how full he was, he always had room for a treat.

 

Jerry’s family meant the world to him, especially his grandchildren. He cherished every moment he spent with them and always made sure they knew how much he loved them and how proud he was of each of them. Jerry always knew how to make his grandchildren smile, often times by picking on them, but always made them laugh in the end.

 

A funeral service will be held Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church (407 E Center Street, South Wayne WI 53587) with Rev. Dennis Perger officiating. A visitation will be held Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. A private family burial will be held in East Wiota Cemetery. The Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com