Ronald C. Melvin, age 64 of Three Rivers, went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully at home on Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. He was born on January 8, 1947 in Dayton, OH the son of Carl W. and Mary V. (Strucensky) Melvin. He was married to Rochelle M. Albright on April 19, 1980 in Niles, MI. Ron has been a Three Rivers resident since 1977. He was the owner-operator of Melvin Excavating since 1980, and the Hickory Lane Mobile Home Park. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, helping people, fixing things, his 2 dogs, Bobbie and Bella, and his cat, Wendall. He was a member of the St. Joe Valley Golf League. Ron is survived by his wife, Rochelle Melvin of Three Rivers; 1 brother, Michael (Carolyn) Melvin of Howe, IN; 2 sisters, Carol Allen of Dayton, OH and Brenda (Frank) Elam of Winchester, KY; several nieces and nephews; and the Albright family. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers in law, Ernie Allen and John Weaver; sister in law, Diane Albright; and an aunt, Stella Strucensky. At his request, cremation has been conducted. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday Oct. 15, 2011 at the Three Rivers Bible Church with Rev. Rodger C. Moyer of the Sturgis Evangelical Church officiating. Memorials may be directed to either, the Three Rivers Bible Church, the Sturgis Evangelical Church, or the Three Rivers Health Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the church on service day, or at the Eickhoff Farrand Halverson Chapel. An online register is available and condolences may be left for the family at www.efhchapel.com