Rev. Melin passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Rev. Melin was a resident of Berkeley Twsp, New Jersey at the time of his passing. He was a graduate of the University of Akron. He was married to Yvonne. Family will receive friends on Sunday January 15 2017 from 2-4pm 7-9pm at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals 145 St. Catherine Blvd. Toms River NJ. A viewing will take place on Monday January 16 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church in Lavallette NJ from 9am-10am with a funeral service to follow for 10am at the church. Donations to the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago Scholarship Fund or Lutheran World Relief would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.ryanfuneralhome.com.