Harold L. "Buzz" Melges, 70, of Mt. Morris, formerly of Plano, died Sunday February 5, 2012 in Swedish-American Hospital, Rockford. He was born June 6, 1941 in Redwood Falls, MN the son of Harold K. & Marian Luetje Melges. Harold married Norma Tripp in Plano, IL on June 30, 1963. Harold was a US Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was an electrician for many years with AT & T, and then was a HVAC technician with Dreyer Medical Clinic in Aurora. Harold was a member, and served as an Elder, of the Community of Christ Church in Rockford, was loyal to his Minnesota Vikings and Twins, and enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his wife, Norma; daughter, Brynn (Mark) Mathieu of Byron, IL; son, Brad (Tracy) Melges of Montgomery, IL; grandchildren, Olivia Melges, Eddie Vonasch, and Arynn & Luke Mathieu; sister, Noreen Bandh of Spokane, WA; brother, David (Shirley) Melges of Spokane, WA; and many nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

 A memorial visitation will be held Saturday April 21, 2012 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM in Rogers Hall, 320 S. Center St., Plano, IL.

A family graveside service was held in Lincoln Memorial Park, Oswego, IL on February 11, 2012. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association or the charity of the donor's choice.