Chad William Melville, North Dakota Flooring Contractor, Dies at 65

Melville worked in the flooring industry for decades before passing away at his home in Oriska.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 3:54pm

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Chad William Melville, a 65-year-old flooring contractor from Oriska, North Dakota, passed away peacefully at his home on March 19, 2026. Melville had worked in the flooring industry for several decades, including stints at Valley Flooring and McGough's Flooring before starting his own carpentry and flooring business.

Why it matters

Melville's passing marks the end of an era for a longtime local business owner and contractor in the Oriska and Valley City communities. His career spanned decades and he was known for his expertise in the flooring industry.

The details

Melville was born on October 15, 1960 in Valley City, the son of Gerald and Vivian (Lynch) Melville. He graduated from Oriska High School in 1978 and went on to obtain an agri-business degree from North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton. After school, he worked for several local farmers before transitioning to jobs at Valley Flooring and McGough's Flooring. He later started his own carpentry and flooring business, which he operated until his death.

Melville was born on October 15, 1960 in Valley City, North Dakota.
He graduated from Oriska High School in 1978.
Melville passed away peacefully at his home in Oriska on March 19, 2026.

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