Dad, 
  Today marks two years since you went to be with the Lord. Two years doesn’t seem possible though it’s been a long time since I’ve heard your voice and seen your face.. So many things I wish I could talk to you about and have you respond. I love you and you will be remembered and talked about for generations in our family.  My future children will know all about their grandfather.  See you down the road Dad..

Dad, 
  We miss and love you so much. Rest easy...
 

I’ve never had a better friend, brother and buddy as Rick. Laughing at each other, laughing at nothing at all. Never a dull moment. Working together, playing softball way too much, and shooting locust out of the backyard tree all day long and then through the night. 
Even though I moved back to Indiana in 1989, our friendship carved the path for the rest of my life. I have never had a better friend and will always honor our time together.
Elizabeth, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids as you mourn Rick’s passing. I wish I could have been there.
God Bless you all!
Uncle Marty

Missing you more lately - than ever before.  I think it’s due to the holidays as they won’t be the same without you.  It’s been 7 months and I still feel like it’s not real.  You played such a strong part in my life and the life of our children and it just can’t be replaced with anything.  Time won’t remove the empty chair, your missed voice, your laughter and your wit.  You, my love, were one of a kind for sure! 
Just know that you are missed, loved and valued.  Only the Lord will be able to fill those empty spaces in my soul that were ripped away from me after you left this world.  I will love you forever!  ❤️

It’s creeping up on 5 months since you left us Dad. Love and miss you everyday. 

Bub

I met Rick and the Melder family when I was hired by Elizabeth (my angel God blessed me with that took a chance hiring a single mom of 3  that had no skills for the job).  I am forever grateful. 
Rick was working with Sunrise Vendor ; years later to be working with Alty Homes. He showed my husband and I a few homes, one of the areas we were searching had stickers he laughs and says pull them up. We postponed our purchase but later did end up purchasing a custom Alty Home and pulled out stickers.  Funny. 
Sitting in the front office having a big window I see Rick pulling up in this big lifted green truck, Elizabeth standing at the window with a big loving smile. When he came in they both are smiling. Looked like a new truck smile. Funny. If I remember correctly he had been wanting a truck like that for a while.
Mostly though I remember his kindness to your parents Elizabeth especially your dad and of all the best to see was no matter the storms in life the moment you two were in the same space and had eye contact you could see and feel you were one of deep love. 
I love you Elizabeth
From my family to yours we are sorry for your loss.  
Elizabeth,  Jerrod, Lorin, Courtney, Nicholas and any spouses and grand children 
I pray God wrap you in his arms when you hurt are lonely or scared..and brings you comfort in your time of need.  Love Melinda

Not a day goes by.. sometimes hours or minutes that you’re  not thought of.  I’ll be forever grateful that you are my Dad. Love and miss you always 
Your son, 
Bub

It’s now been 2 months since your last stroke.   Not a day goes by that we as a family don’t think of you.  You are missed every single day.... some moments, minutes and hours more than others.  We are trying to navigate this new life that we’ve been left with since you left us.  
I still find it hard to believe you’re actually not with us anymore but I’ll be forever grateful that the kids, grandkids and I know that you loved us so very much!  That helps us get through this!  Love you more..... your “sweety”.  ❤️

We as a family held a private memorial for you today, as I know you saw. We love you 

Today has been three weeks since you went into the hospital.. which means I haven’t spoke with you for that long. You’re deeply missed everyday .. by everyone .. love you 

Ricky was my oldest male cousin, though a few years younger than me.  He and my brothers were quite a gang growing up.  They liked to torment the sisters for sure.  We had a lot of fun visiting in each others' homes.  Those are some great childhood memories, growing up in the fifties and sixties.  I've lived all over Texas, while Rick and family stayed in Corpus, so we didn't see each other a lot as adults, other than the occasional family gathering.  I have so enjoyed seeing the family on Facebook in the last decade, watching Rick's fine grandsons grow up, and learning more about him as a man rather than a kid, one who I admired greatly for his love of family and nature.  Praying God's comfort and peace for his sweet wife, kids and grands.

Just wanted you to know how very sorry I am for your loss.  I know Rick will be missed.  
We were classmates at Calallen High School class of 1971 (almost 50 yrs ago).  He was such a  nice guy and seemed to always be a cut-up and joking around, laughing, smiling.  
As freshmen, Rick was my date to Winter Ball.  So long ago.  I was so nervous and so shy.  But, we had a nice time.   We are sort of related by way of a marriage to his Uncle Jack Melder and now ex-wife, Ana Beth Finley Melder.  Ana Beth was my dad's 1st cousin and my 1st cousin once removed.  I always loved Ana Beth.  At one time, she and my dad stayed in pretty close contact.  But, life happens and we all go our separate ways and get into our separate lives.....
Any, God's Blessings to all of his family...Elizabeth and his children and grandchildren.
Becky Deal Van Cleve


Our deepest condolences again to Elizabeth, Lorin, Courtney & Jerrod for the loss of their beloved husband & father.  Much love to you all & continued prayers during this difficult time. 

My family became friends with the Melder’s when Rick and JR worked at Eckerds then Safety Clean. There were camping trips with the kids and Lorin was just a baby. After homes we’re purchased we’d spend weekends bar b queuing and what fun we had. I will always remember Rick and his laid back quietness but such a great friend. 


Company Office Party in San Antonio, TX 2003... We had a fabulous night at the Emily Morgan Hotel followed by dancing at the River Walk complete with an Ozzy Osbourne look-alike cab driver (pre-Uber). What struck me in this photo is how Elizabeth is delivering one of her captivating & contagious laughs while Rick looks on adoringly at his wife. It was always evident to me that he truly thought the world of her & their kids/ grandbabies. Anytime I saw him, he was solely focused on his family. Praying over all the Melders as you navigate this most difficult time. ❤️ 

This is an old one, but I remember bringing my son Tyler to the office to meet my co-workers.  He was about 3 weeks old, and MAYBE, a little chubby around the face.  Rick happened to be there and I couldn't wait for him to see Tyler for the first time.  I took the blanket away from the carrier and the first thing Rick said was "Is THAT his chin?" It was so funny!   I also remember Rick taking their kids to record a Christmas song at the mall for a surprise gift for Elizabeth.  When she played it for us at work, we all burst into tears.....EVERY time!He was so thoughtful to do that for her.  And of course, there were the softball games.....oh, the softball games! So much fun!

 Working with Elizabeth gave me the opportunity to see her kiddos and Rick many, many times.  Their family was always so loving and caring and I loved knowing them all. 

May God bless all of you!

RIP Rick! 

My memories of Ricky, that's what we called him when we were kids, are from a time when Uncle Dick & Aunt Patsy would have us all over to their house.  Mom & Dad and Uncle Dick & Aunt Patsy would be in the house playing cards or dominoes and all of us kids would be outside playing.  Ricky, Diane, Darlene, Sandi, Chuck, Russell when he was with us and myself.  I can remember getting run out of the house more than once by our parents, lol.  Fun times, innocent times, wonderful memories.  We loved our Melder cousins.  I will be lifting you all in prayer and rejoicing at the same time for Rick's victory over suffering.  Love you all very much,  Shirley Melder Fox

You were the love of my life!  Through all of the ups and downs of 41 years of marriage, I never stopped loving you!  I only wish we’d have been able to travel in an RV around the U.S. like we’d planned.  We enjoyed so many of the same things as we got older and I so looked forward to our retirement years!  I love you more than I even knew, if that’s possible and I miss you terribly.  Thank you for our 3 children .... they’re helping me through this, honey.  I’ll always love you!  Your wife forever and always .... Elizabeth ❤️

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

Richard Glen Melder

6 avril 1953 – 5 avril 2020

Funeraria del Angel - Memorial Holly

Montrez votre soutien

Envoyez Vos
Condoléances

Partager
L'avis De Décès

Obtenir les mises à jour

Prestations de Service