Melvin Duane Tiedt
October 13, 1930 - May 11, 2016
Melvin Duane Tiedt of Grand Ledge passed away May 11, 2016 in Lansing. Melvin was born October 13, 1930 to the late Floyd J. and Mary A. (Morris) Tiedt. He graduated from Grand Ledge High School Class of 1948 and went on to work for Fisher-Body retiring at age 49. Melvin loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending time hunting, fishing and trapping. He was always working on a project and had something to keep him busy like reparing a small engine or working on an arts and crafts projects with his late wife, Mildred D. who passed away February 9, 1992. He is survived by children, M. David (Nancy), Paula G. (Curtis) Babb and Floyd D. (Pam); 14 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; step-daughter, Eddie Worden; daughters-in-law, Barbara (Tom) Ambs and Bethany (Tim) Eiseler. He was preceded in death by sons, Thomas C., Timothy M. and longtime companion, Frances Richards. A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 14, 2016, 11am at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with The Reverend James K. Roberts of Liberty Church, officiating. Interment will follow at N. Eagle Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4-7pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to Covington Woods Apartments, Resident Activity Fund.
Melvin Duane Tiedt of Grand Ledge passed away May 11, 2016 in Lansing. Melvin was born October 13, 1930 to the late Floyd J. and Mary A. (Morris) Tiedt. He graduated from Grand Ledge High School Class of 1948 and went on to work for Fisher-Body... View Obituary & Service Information