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Richard Leo "Dick" Gisewhite
Born: 3/22/1930
Died: 10/25/2019
Age: 89
Community: Clio, MI
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GISEWHITE, Richard Leo “Dick” – age 89, died on Friday, October 25, 2019 at his residence with family by his side. Funeral Mass will be held at 11AM Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at SS. Charles and Helena Catholic Church - 230 E. Vienna St. in Clio. Rev. Fr. Kenneth Coughlin officiating. Cremation to follow. Private Inurnment will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly at a later date. The family will receive visitors at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio on Tuesday from 1PM until 3PM & 4PM until 6PM, with a Rosary being prayed immediately following. They will also receive visitors at the church on Wednesday from 10AM until the time of Mass at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SS. Charles and Helena Catholic Church or the Great Lakes Historical Society.
Dick was born on March 22, 1930 in Meadville, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Anna (Androsky) Gisewhite. He moved to Flint in 1952 after spending 5 years as a Merchant Marine on the Great Lakes Ore and other freighters for the Interlake Steamship Co. This time would shape much of the rest of Dick’s life, especially his efficient and organizational habits for which he was known. It also resulted in his focus and enjoyment of collecting great lake shipping relics. After coming to Flint, Dick worked for Buick Motor Co., followed by a string of entrepreneurial endeavors; notably an independent insurance agency and ad specialty distributorship. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Dick married Jeane Kulis on January 24, 1953 and enjoyed 66 years together. They made their family home on Flint’s West side until moving to Clio after retirement in 2002.
In retirement, Dick became a student of the markets. He thoroughly enjoyed tracking, analyzing and identifying corporate prospects for his “watch list”. He always had a story to tell about his latest find, or the markets latest activity.
Surviving are: Wife, Jeane Gisewhite; Children: Vicki (Rob) Boone of Swartz Creek, Michigan and North Ft. Myers, Florida, Joe Gisewhite of Flint; Rich (Paula) Gisewhite of Linden, and Tom (Teresa) Gisewhite of Fenton; 8 Grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren whom were all a source of amazing pride; Several nieces and nephews. Dick was also preceded in death by his 3 sisters: Babe, Betty, and Alice Marie, and brother, Robert. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.
O’Guinn Family Funeral Home
Clio Chapel
810.686.5070 |
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10/29/2019 |
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1:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 1PM-3PM & 4PM-6PM |
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| Funeral Service |
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10/30/2019 |
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11:00 AM |
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Rev. Fr. Kenneth Coughlin |
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