George Richard Melin

George died peacefully at home with his wife, both daughters and his Pastor by his side.

He was born in Bronx, NY on March 3 1939 to Ernst and Anna (Semken)Melin. His family moved to Delaware County, where they owned Dairy farms, first in Delhi and then finally in South Kortright, where he worked and graduated high school in 1956.

George was an avid member of the FFA. He was an amazing mechanic and race car buff. He raced cars at Montgomery, Fonda, Dover and Owego. He was undefeated for 3 years with his 1st car and then went on to build his dragster, “The Beast”, where he continued to be undefeated for two more years.

He met and married the love of his life, Lois Lane(yes, he was Super Man!), on June 27th, 1959. They had two daughters, Debby and Suzanne.

After working on the family farm for several years, he opened a gas and service station in Hobart, NY and then went on to open his Yamaha snowmobile and Motorcycle sales and repair shop in South Kortright, NY. George then moved this business to Oneonta, Southside where he continued the recreation vehicle business. After several years he sold that business and started a new venture with his wife Lois, selling Amish made sheds and furniture, naming it “The Barnyard”. During his business years, he also drove school bus for South Kortright Central School. In retirement , George and Lois enjoyed the warmth of Florida, where they would winter in their 2nd home in Ridge Manor.

George truly enjoyed his life. He loved his Lord and church family. He enjoyed his hobbies, especially collecting postcards and photos of local history, which he had vast knowledge of. He loved telling a good joke and a spirited story, with his wonderful sense of humor. George loved his time spent in Florida and also his time up North where he got to spend many happy get-togethers with his ever-growing family. George will be forever in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved him.

He was predeceased by his parents, sister: Betty Perrson; and son-in-law: Ken Van Houten.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years: Lois; daughters: Debby (Kevin) White and Suzanne Van Houten; grandchildren: Devin (Kim) White, Dusty (Brooke) White, Dana (Deanna) White, Jessica VanHouten-Kenney (Mike), Justin (Lauren) VanHouten, Rebbecca (Joel) Palmatier; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Calling hours are Friday, November 13, 2026 from 4-7PM, at MacArthur Funeral Home, 15 Buntline Drive, Stamford, NY. A Funeral Service is on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 1PM, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 126 State Route 10, Stamford, NY.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 126 State Route 10, Stamford, NY 12167

Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with George’s family.