Reuben O. Mellberg Jr.

February 22, 1943 - April 8, 2021

Reuben O. Mellberg Jr. age 78, of Monroe, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 after a battle with lung cancer. Born February 22, 1943 in Cheboygan, Michigan, he was the son of the late Reuben Sr. and Eleanor (Weir) Mellberg. Reuben was a 1962 graduate of Cheboygan High School. He served his country honorably in the Vietnam War. He worked as a Postal Carrier for Monroe Post office for many years, retiring in 2003. On February 14, 2003 he married his beloved wife, Beverly (Riddle) Bomia. Reuben served as Worshipful Master in 2001 and was a 32nd degree Mason of Masonic Lodge #27. He was a member of Dundee Baptist Church. Reuben was a disc-jockey for many years traveling to St. Ignace, Gaylord, and Adrian Michigan. He enjoyed playing his guitar in his spare time. While living in Tennessee, Reuben had his very own woodworking shop. To cherish his memory, Reuben leaves behind his wife of eighteen years, Beverly Bomia-Mellberg; two daughters: Kristi Aaron and Jodi Mellberg; three stepdaughters; one sister, Ardis Shields; five grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Reuben is preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Lee Shields. Visitation will be held Monday, April 12, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Bacarella Funeral Home 1201 South Telegraph Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. Services celebrating his life will begin after visitation at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Steven Stone will officiate. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park where military honors will be provided by Monroe VFW Post 1138. Memorial contributions in Reuben’s memory are suggested to the family.