Melvin Jay "Mel" Grisier

Melvin Jay "Mel" Grisier obituary, Archbold, OH

Melvin Jay "Mel" Grisier

Melvin Grisier Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home - Wauseon on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Melvin Jay "Mel" Grisier, age 92, of Wauseon, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold. He was born on December 7, 1932 to Leo and Cecil (Glore) Grisier in Toledo, Ohio. Mel married Melva Rose (Banister) Grisier in Bryan, Ohio on June 5, 1950.
After 39 years of dedication, Mel retired from Toledo Edison in 1990 as a serviceman. He was a member of First Christian Church of Wauseon and IBEW Local 245 in Toledo. For many years, Mel and his family RV traveled throughout the country, at times trailering their horses. After their children were grown, Mel and Melva continued to travel to all 50 states in the U.S. and some international travels including various counties in Europe.
He is survived by his wife, Melva Grisier; children, Cherlynn Spiess, Christine (Mike) Thompson, Craig Grisier and Collin (Anita) Grisier; six grandchildren, Matt Spiess, Mark Spiess, Jeane Blazic, Elizabeth Spiess, Ben Grisier and Emily Smith; 16 great-grandchildren and one expected great-great-grandchild in May and sister-in-law, Okalene Grisier.
Mel was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Jon Spiess; son-in-law, Tom Spiess; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Grisier; sister, Frances Yackee; brother, DArcy Grisier and brother-in-law, Tom Yackee.
At Mels request, he donated his body to the anatomical donation program at the University of Toledo Medical Center.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 10-11:00 a.m. at First Christian Church, 129 E. Elm Street with his Celebration of Life beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Michael Doerr officiating. Fellowship luncheon to follow.
Memorial Contributions may be made in Mels memory to First Christian Church.
To leave a message of comfort for the Grisier Family please visit, www.grisierfh.com and click on the "Tribute Wall."
Services
Celebration of Life
Saturday
June 7, 2025
11:00 AM
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