Ted E. Melching, 82, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Stillwater Hospice. He was born September 1, 1939 in Allen County, Indiana, son of the late J. Koons and Elsie (Sauer) Melching. Ted was a graduate of Ossian High School and was the owner of Melching Machine Inc. He was a devoted member of the Bluffton Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Surviving are his wife, Hilary (Selby) Melching of Ossian; daughter, Regina Melching of Fort Wayne; sons, Randy (Tina) Melching of Fort Wayne, Rod (Margo) Melching of Bluffton, and Ryan (Nicole) Melching of Fort Wayne; step-son, Alex Taylor of Slinger, Wisconsin; step-daughter, Kim Taylor of Bluffton; three grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis in 1987. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, 120 West Mill Street, Ossian, Indiana 46777. A private family graveside service will be held at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Contributions in Ted's memory may be made to Stillwater Hospice of Fort Wayne, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46814. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.elzey-patterson-rodak.com for the Melching family.
