LEAF RIVER — Melvin Duane Gobin “MEL” (88) of Leaf River passed away in his home March 10, 2023, after a brief terminal medical situation. He is now pain free and healthy again with the Lord. Born June 28, 1934 in Crawford County, WI. farming area, the youngest Son of James William, and Lily “Agnus” (Willows) Gobin. Graduating from Blue River High School in 1953 in Bell Center, WI. He was recruited by the Rockford Machine & Tool industry in 1954 and became a Machinist Apprentice, working the trade for 47 years to become a Master Machinist on the Ingersoll “Big Mill”. A Diehard “PACKER FAN”, born & raised. He loved football and lived season to season hoping for one more PACKER super bowl. He also loved to play and coach softball in his younger years and never missed his children’s games in all sports. Mel purchased and moved to his ”Circle G” Ranch on Egan Road in 1966 and prided himself in his garden, rhubarb, and tomatoes. Raising pigs and cattle for family and friends to enjoy and for greater than 20 years taking Mel’s Pig Cooker to birthday parties, family reunions, and special events. He was instrumental in the success and growth of Rockford 392 Fraternal Order of Eagles; a member for 43 years where he was president from 1993-2006.

Survived by his sister Katherine (Frank) Steiner of Blue River, WI.; two sons, Thomas (Barbara) Gobin of Sullivan, MO. and Surprise, AZ, and Terry (Sandy) Gobin of Byron, IL.; seven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter, numerous special friends, Egan Rd. neighbors, and countless Fraternal Order of Eagles Brothers and Sisters. Predeceased by his parents; four brothers; wife Shelva Ann; daughter Tracey LeMae Gobin; four nephews and a niece.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave, Rockford. Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial to follow at Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery and a Celebration of Life at Rockford 392 Fraternal Order of Eagles, 3829 11^th St. Rockford, IL.

Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to UNITY HOSPICE of Rochelle, IL. for their loving care at his home. To share a memory or to send a condolence, visit olsonfh.com