Donald I. Mellema

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Donald I. Mellema   May 15, 2023, at age 67.  Predeceased by his parents, Jack & Elaine Mellema; brother, William Mellema.  Survived by his lifetime companion Mary Jo Geist; children, Heather (David) Boyce Mellema, Kevin Mellema, Adam (Andrea) Geist, Justin (Susan) Geist and Jared (Christie) Geist; grandchildren, Chad Magin Jr., Emily Geist, Zachery Geist, Lilyana Geist, Gavin Geist, Hunter Farrell and his grand pup, Bullet; siblings, Lloyd (Karen) Mellema, Brenda (Jim) Pentycofe; many nieces and nephews.   Don’s visitation will be held Wednesday, May 24th 4-7 PM at Vay-Schleich & Meeson 1075 Long Pond Road where his prayer service will follow at 7:00 PM.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Greece Challenger Baseball League in his memory.  For more information and to sign his online guestbook, visit www.meesonfamily.com

16 Comments

  1. Karen Wikander on May 20, 2023 at 5:45 pm

    Mary Jo, Kevin and family, I wish you peace. I am sorry to hear that Don has passed. He was such a nice guy!



  2. Mike and Barb Cocilova on May 20, 2023 at 6:08 pm

    Mary Jo and family. We are so sorry to hear about Don. Sending our love and prayers for healing and peace to you ..knowing he is with our Savior in heaven



  3. Zack Lippa on May 20, 2023 at 6:19 pm

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  4. brianne Card on May 20, 2023 at 7:01 pm

    Mary.jo, Heather, Kevin We send our sincerest heartfelt condolence she was a great man and will be sorely missed. We have the best memories with him and your family



  5. Angelique Widrig on May 20, 2023 at 7:04 pm

    My condolences to you Heather and Chad along with the rest of the family. May God give your heart peace and rest during these hard times ahead. Love Angel



  6. Roy Rioux on May 21, 2023 at 10:21 am

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  7. Roy Rioux on May 21, 2023 at 10:24 am

    Worked with Don at Greece central schools, he was such a great guy and freind!!



  8. Michele Ricks on May 21, 2023 at 1:00 pm

    Mary Jo and family, We are so sad about Don leaving us. I have many fond memories of him from LaDonna gatherings! We are thinking of you. I will be out of town this week, but I’m sending our love and prayers. Love, Michele, Ted, Mara & Garrett Ricks



  9. Kim and Sue Murray on May 22, 2023 at 6:30 pm

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  10. Casey Kosiorek on May 24, 2023 at 9:19 am

    Dear Adam, Andrea, Emily and Zach, We are so sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Mellema. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Great grief is a result of great love. We wish you peace and healing during this difficult time. Sincerely, Casey Kosiorek and family



  11. Jay Patrick Polston on May 24, 2023 at 10:53 am

    I had the absolute pleasure of working with Don at the YMCA. I am shocked and saddened.



  12. Kenneth Keyes on May 24, 2023 at 6:15 pm

    We were so sorry to learn of Don’s passing. It seemed he was way too young. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. May happy times and good memories help at this time, and may he rest in peace. Ken & Bev Keyes



  13. Mary Keller on June 3, 2023 at 4:47 pm

    I’m so sorry Mary Jo. A good man gone too soon. Hugs and prayers Mary Keller



  14. Tammy Fedele on August 29, 2023 at 10:38 pm

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  15. Robyn Cargill on August 30, 2023 at 8:22 am

    Mary Jo, I’m so sorry to hear about Don. We are thinking about you and your family.



  16. Robyn Cargill on August 30, 2023 at 8:23 am

    Mary Jo, I’m so sorry to hear about Don. We just found out. We are thinking about you and your family.



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