Contributions to the tribute of Melvin Giesick

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The family of Melvin Giesick uploaded a photo

Thursday, August 24, 2017

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Sue Schwindt posted a condolence

Friday, September 20, 2013

Most probably think of Mel as an all business kind of a guy, but the following story shares our thoughts about him: Many years ago, our little kindergarten age daughter passed through our kitchen after school with a handful of candy that we normally did not see except on rare occasions. When I ask her where the money to buy the candy came from, she confessed that she just took the candy. I was glad on the one hand that she told the truth, but on the other hand, this had to be dealt with even if it was just a few pieces of candy, so, we had to go back to the store and tell Mel and pay for the candy. I knew he would be wise in the way he dealt with the matter, but his response was much unexpected. Our young daughter was, by now petrified. We arrived at the store and asked to talk to Mel. He came out to see us and after she told him she had taken the candy,Mel put his hand on her shoulder and said "Yes it is very wrong to take something that is not yours and I really appreciate you coming back, telling me and offering to pay for it. If people take the things I have to sell without paying, then one day, I won't have money to buy more things to sell". Then he looked at her and said, "Do you know what we do for little girls who come back and admit what they've done? ----" at that point, Mel grabbed a good sized brown paper bag and began to fill it with handfuls of candy and gave it to our daughter ---- "here's what we do, and Thank you for coming back and apologizing, you can keep your money". She was as stunned as I was. This true story showed the softer side of a oftentimes-firm businessman. This was a lesson learned for our daughter, that she still remembers - it pays to tell the truth and sometimes it turns out much better than you think. We appreciated his commitment to the store, the jobs he provided and making a grocery store available to the community for all of these years. . Thank you Mel; the hardworking, hometown boy will be missed. Sue Schwindt and family

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Jennifer, Timothy and Amy (Serenity) Nickerson posted a condolence

Friday, September 20, 2013

Our hearts are with each of you as you grieve this tremendous loss of your father and husband. May God wrap his arms warmly and safely around you and may His presence comfort you in the days, weeks and months to come. We are here if you need anything. All our love, Jennifer, Tim and Amy.

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Carol Berning posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Rilla, Darren, Tember, Shannon and Families: My sympathies to you all; saddened to hear of your loss. May the good Lord give you strength thru the coming days and may you find comfort in your wonderful memories.

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Jeff Klaus posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Mel was a good man. I did work for him in the grocery store and he was a kind and knowledgeable person. He will be missed by everyone whom he met.

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jim and donna miller posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

may you rest in peace with jesus and know you will be missed here on earth.

Melvin Giesick

1933 - 2013

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