Melvin R. PichtAge 87.  Found peace on August 3rd, 2015.  Loving husband and best friend of Kathleen for 31 years.  Father of Kathryn (Steven) Read, Aaron (Elina), and Brian (JoAnne), step-father of Kevin Kielski.  Further survived by his grandchildren; Aaron Steven, and Sebastian and other relatives and friends.  Mel worked for the Milwaukee Road for 38 years.  Visitation 10 to 11 a.m., Monday, September 14th, 2015 at the funeral home.  Memorial service at 11 a.m.