Marvin Gallisdorfer's Obituary
Marvin Ray Gallisdorfer, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, at his home in Spring Lake, MI. Marvin was born on July 28, 1941, in Buffalo, NY, to Raymond and Amelia (Jones) Gallisdorfer. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from The State University at Buffalo and went on to work in the pigment and ink industry holding leadership positions with several companies. His later role as CEO of the PCL Group brought him to Michigan where he met Debra Moore and they married on November 29, 1997. Marvin enjoyed travelling, and over the years, spent time in many places across Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean. In his free time, he loved to read, golf with friends and watch Penn State football.
Marvin will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Deb; five children: Jon (Amy) Gallisdorfer, Joel Gallisdorfer, Jeff (Janet) Gallisdorfer, James (Will) Gallisdorfer, and Stacia (Devin) McFadden; seven grandchildren that he adored: Dane, Jordan, Justin, Katie, Nathan, Sebastian, and Zack; two siblings: Joyce (Earl Ellsworth) Ryan and Robert Gallisdorfer; two nephews: Ken and Keith; and two close friends: Dave Klebine and Frank Gillette. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Amelia Gallisdorfer.
As Marvin wished, no public services are taking place at this time. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI, 49444. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at sytsemafh.com
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