Moe MekelburgOur beloved husband, father and grandfather Maurice (Moe) John Mekelburg passed away on December 30, 2016 peacefully and courageously in his own home with family by his side. Moe was born on September 5, 1936 in Yuma, Colorado to Edward Leon Mekelburg and Aveline Fletcher Mekelburg. In 1954 Moe enlisted in the US Air Force, specializing in Airforce Radar and in 1957 he was honored with the Airman of the month award. Moe was proud to serve in the Air Force and of his time in the Korean War. He later married Delpha Mekelburg and together they had four sons. Moe also attended the University of New Mexico, he was President of Optimist International, President of Aero Club of Arizona, and life time member of the Elks. Following the Air Force Moe's career involved working with the Titan Missal Project and then later starting his own audio visual business, "Moe's Sight and Sound". With the success of the first store he went on to opened three additional stores. Moe was elected to Larimer County Commission, a position that suited him well, for his love of service to the community. In 2006 Moe married his wife Jeanne Yerke Mekelburg, enjoying 10 wonderful years of marriage and sharing a life surrounded with family and friends. They enjoyed traveling together whether it be camping with the motor home or a fabulous trip to Italy, where Moe performed with his choir for Mozart's 125 Birthday Celebration. Moe will be remembered mostly for his friendly outgoing personality, his ability to enjoy each moment in life, and his complete acceptance of all people. Jeanne and Moe fought his 10-year battle with Lymphoma Cancer together, sharing in this battle brought them closer, developing a new, deeper love for one another.Moe always enjoyed ballroom dancing with his wife at the Elks Club or an afternoon on the golf course. Most evenings involved some kind-of get together and a fish fry, something he was well known for. Moe made all his guest feel welcome and had a remarkable quality of remembering details about each person and their family. Meeting Moe for the first time, was all about him learning about you.Moe is survived by his wife, Jeanne Mekelburg, four sons, Gene Mekelburg; Fred Mekelburg (Linda), Mark Mekelburg, Scott Mekelburg (Kim); stepdaughter, Lisa R Yerke; 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; one sister Carol Scheirman (Arthur); three brothers Bud Mekelburg, Gary Mekelburg, (Marcia), Gayle Mekelburg (Kathy). He was preceded in death by his brothers Leon Mekelburg (Doris); and Wayne Mekelburg (Nedra).A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Followed by a Celebration of Life at the Valley Presbyterian Church at 2800 South Camino del Sol, Green Valley, AZ 85622.