Arthur Melvin Grieger, age 91, of LaPorte, Indiana, died February 2nd, 2015 at 12:15am at his home surrounded by his family.
Born January 28, 1924, in La Crosse Indiana, he was the son of the late Frederick and Johanna (Rosenbaum) Grieger. He graduated from Wanatah High School in 1943 where he was Senior Class President. He enlisted in the Marines in 1943 where he served three years. During WWII he was stationed in Hawaii and Washington D.C. In Washington D.C. is where he meet his loving wife of 68 years, Catherine Louise Rongey, who survives. He married his best friend on January 26, 1947. He lived most of his life in LaPorte County, Indiana. Melvin was a passionate farmer all of his life. He was owner and operator of a farm for more than 50 years. For 31 years he and Louise were able to spend winters in Texas. There he would enjoy playing golf, square dancing, bowling, playing card games, and spending time with many friends from all over the country. He held the honor of being head usher of the Tropic Star Church for 10 years.
Melvin was an extremely loving and proud father to three children; Daughter Jan Rongey-White, son Bruce and daughter-in-law Becky, grandchildren Sarah Barry, Myriah (Damian) Sweeney, and son Brian and daughter-in-law Kathie, grandchildren Chad, Trevor (Laura), and Nolan Grieger. Melvin had four great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers Bernell (Diane) Grieger, LaCrosse, Indiana, Don Grieger from Wanatah. Also by many loving nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death is an infant son Glen Dale, son-in-law Raymond White, brother and sister-in-law Robert and Rosemary Grieger, and sister-in-law Phyllis Grieger.
Melvin was the member of the Salem United Church of Christ in Wanatah. He was also a member of the Wanatah American Legion.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 AM at the Salem United Church of Christ in Wanatah on Saturday, February 7, 2015 with Reverend Dr. Carol Nordstrom officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 4-6 PM on Friday, February 6, 2015 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center and also from 9:30 AM until the time of the service on Saturday at the church. Burial will take place following the service at Salem Cemetery in Wanatah.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Honor Flight Chicago, 938 West Montana Street, Chicago, ILL. 60614-2409 or Salem United Church of Christ, 302 South Main Street, Wanatah, Indiana 46390.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.