Pat Melby

Patrick Duane “Goober” Melby was born on November 18, 1956 in Denison, Iowa to Duane “Champ” and Myrna (Cline) Melby. Goober grew up in the Dunlap area and graduated from Dunlap High School in 1975. Goober started farming with his dad while in high school and continued farming all of his life. On May 27, 1977, Pat married Betty “Buff” Anderson. The couple farmed west of Dunlap all of their married life. Pat worked multiple jobs so that he could farm. Farming was his passion.

Goober farmed for the love of the land. He started farming with his grandpa and his dad and now farms with his son and the help of his good friend, Dave Grindle and Kolt. Goober loved cheering on the Iowa State Football team. He had a sense of humor and could make anyone smile. He loved to tease you, would always encourage you and loved to talk about sports. Goober really enjoyed spending time with his four grandchildren, if you ask anyone of them about smack down they will give you a big smile.

Goober died on Friday, October 18, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 67 years and 11 months.

Goober was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Bob Melby; two nieces, Amy Heffernan and Stacy Rock; and two brothers-in-law, Richard “Dick” Anderson and John W. Smith. He is survived by his wife Betty “Buff”; two children, Nick and Kadie; four grandchildren; Abby, Zoey, Maggie and Anderson; five siblings, William Melby of Dunlap, Iowa, Sue Melby of Boxholm, Iowa, Jody and her husband Marty Heffernan of Webster, City, Iowa, Kelly Melby of Omaha, Nebraska and Shelly Melby of Richmond, Virginia; a sister-in-law, Sharon Melby of Arion, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, November 16th from 3 to 5 p.m. at Goober and Buff’s shed.