Leon Howard Melaas, 32, of Fargo, ND and formerly of Maddock, ND passed away at his home on April 22, 2020 in Fargo.  Graveside Service will be held July 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in rural Maddock, ND with Pastor Allen Campbell officiating.

Leon was born January 5, 1988 in Rugby, ND to Loren and Charlene Melaas.  He attended Maddock Public School and graduated in 2006.  Leon was employed at Tech Mahindra in Fargo, where he resided the past ten years.

Leon enjoyed time with his family and friends. He loved animals and enjoyed volunteering at the nursing home. His passion was playing video games with his friends and siblings. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Leon is survived by his parents, Loren and Charlene Melaas of rural Maddock, ND; three brothers, Lucas Melaas of Devils Lake, ND, Brian Melaas of Berthold, ND and Lyman (Skyla) Melaas of Devils Lake, ND; sister, Ellie Melaas of Bismarck, ND, uncles, Marvin Melaas of Maddock, ND, Robert Melaas of Walhalla, ND, David Melaas of Maddock, ND, Greg (Susan) Knutson of Dickinson, ND, aunts, Gloria (Harlen) Witt of Lamoure, ND, Elaine (David) Koble of Wishek, ND, cousins, Jarrod (Jeannen) Hanson of Tower City, ND, Heather (Jack) Callens of Mankato, MN, Chrissy (Roberto) Melaas of Roswell, New Mexico, James (Crystal) Melaas of Maddock, ND, Jaime Trotter of Minot, ND, Nieces and Nephews, Erika Melaas of Devils Lake, ND, Lyla Melaas of Devils Lake, ND, Nadia Melaas of Kenmare, ND, Elyse DeCoteau of Dunseith, ND, LJ Melaas of Devils Lake, ND, Ian Melaas of Kenmare, ND, Micah Melaas of Kenmare, ND, Zander Melaas of Devils Lake, ND

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Vernon Beckedahl, Alvin and Darlene Jacobson, Leonard and Eldora Melaas; uncle, Vernon Beckedahl Jr.