Melvin Peter Geck Obituary (1936 - 2017)

Melvin Peter Geck, 80, Glen Ullin, North Dakota, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Glen Ullin, with Rev. Jeff Zwack officiating. Visitation is scheduled for 5-7:00 PM, with a Rosary/Vigil service beginning at 6:30 PM, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, also at the church. Visitation continues one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 3, 2017. Melvin was born April 19, 1936, to Paul and Kathryn (Schneider) Geck on the family farm near Glen Ullin. He was raised and educated in Glen Ullin. He served in the US Army from October 1955 to August 1957. In June of 1959, he married Irene Gaab in Richardton, North Dakota. Melvin joined the Knights of Columbus in 1957 and remained a lifelong member. He farmed for many years with Marvin and Kevin Opp. He also worked for Farmers Union and milked many dairy cows in his days. Melvin enjoyed watching western and army movies, and was an avid collector of John Deere memorabilia. He enjoyed driving the countryside with his special friend Emil Nagel, and going for coffee with his many friends. He cherished his visits with his grandchildren. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Irene; two daughters, Tammy (Lindell) Kroh, and Stacey (Myron) Neuberger, both of Glen Ullin; one sister, Paulette (Pat) Kuntz, Bismarck; ten grandchildren, Stephanie (Brandon) Schantz, Chris (Jill) Schneider, Tanya (Jesse) Trotter, Brandon Geck, Ashley Geck, Rob Krokel, Michael Geck, Matthew Geck, Brandi (Adam) Geck, Amber (Chris) Geck; and four great-grandchildren, Caden, Brianna, Jace, Grayson, and one on the way. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Gregg.