Mel Hayob

Melvin Leroy Hayob from Marshall, MO, passed away during the early hours of Monday, August 3, 2026, in his home. Mel was born January 15, 1940, to the late John R. Hayob of Marshall, MO, and Dominga E. Hagedorn of Slater, MO. He was the last of four brothers, whom now are all deceased: Wayne, Ken, and Don.

‘Mel’ is survived by 2 nieces, Staci Klopfenstine and Jodie Hayob, and had a third niece who passed away in 2025, Becky Hayob. He is also survived by 2 grandnieces, Mia Klopfenstine and Morgan Johnson, and 1 grandnephew, Jakob Klopfenstine.

Mel graduated from the University of Missouri, where he played as full back on the university football team while he studied to be an electrical engineer. His career took him to such wonderful states like New Mexico, Washington, and Idaho, and his love of adventure landed him on a hunting expedition in Africa. Ultimately, he retired in beautiful Bozeman, MT, where he continued his love of hunting, fishing, and wrenching on his Triumph motorcycles.

Although he loved the outdoors, he was also a man who had an incredible passion for cooking, would take art classes, and enjoyed listening to classical music on his vinyls. He was a true Renaissance man.

There were many sides of Mel. If you called him ‘Melvin’ or pronounced his last name HAY-OB, you would be firmly and instantly corrected, but if you asked him about guns, motorbikes, or recipes, you would have an instant friend.

Mel lived his life fully and on his own terms. He will certainly be missed, but there is no doubt he is with our Lord in heaven, taking over management and making improvements.

A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 26th, at Holy Rosary Catholic Parish.