Donald Melting

Born in Fargo, ND, June 14, 1941. He passed away March 28, 2021, surrounded by his family. Don was a husband, father and big brother. And a little brother to sisters Nancy and Rita Jean. In his early years – well – he was a scamp, to put it mildly! He also had a huge heart and championed the underdog. He was talented athletically. Family members recalled watching him in the 1950s, as he performed flips and dives off the high board at the old Island Park swimming pool. He was featured in their annual water shows. He worked out on the trampoline and excelled at somersaults and twists. He was a regular at Bud Granfor’s roller rink and a fabulous skater. He enjoyed bowling with his family at Red River Lanes. He married his wife Ruby in 1968 and they made Chicago their home. He was a salesman for Felpro Manufacturing for many years and transferred to Fargo and continued to work for Felpro until he retired after 30 years of service. He loved going to the races and he sure loved his Cubs and Redhawks. He was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Frances and sister Nancy Leslie and brother-in-law Gene Wildt. He is survived by his wife Ruby, son Donald Jr, and two step - daughters, Elizabeth and Trina; and by his brother John (Sharyn), sisters Judith Monson (Glenn), Barbe Isaacson (Doug), and Rita Jean Wildt.