I am so very sorry for your loss! 
Mike was always very personable, kind and you could tell his family was his life. He was always in a good mood and always spoke no matter where you would run into him. 
My deepest sympathy, love and prayers 🙏🏻❤️

My deepest condolences goes to Gindling family. I was born and raised in Greensburg. While growing up, my parents and sisters and I frequently went to Dairy Point (it wasn't that far from Tralan Drive) every thing on menu was wonderful but our favorites were Fried Mushrooms and chocolate malt shakes. Despite to the fact that sisters and I are deaf, Michael and his wife always greet us with a smile on their faces when taking our orders by writing down on paper or on a napkin.   Thank you for the wonderful memories at Dairy Point.   Michael will be deeply missed.

I have known Mike for over 40 years ,he was always happy and in a good mood,he loved his family very much and was passionate  about Dairy Point,always creative about coming up with new menus items. We always talked about golf,classic care auctions and what ever was going on at the time. I have alot of fond and fun memories of Mike, I even named my son after him,he was one of my best friends,I will miss him tremendously. -Jim Colson

Char, Michelle, Steve, Nicholas
So sorry for what you are going through. Mike has obviously inspired so many people in this community. Sam enjoyed golfing with him and we both enjoyed seeing your family at our Dairy Point lunches. He will continue as an icon in the community through the legacy he leaves behind. You are all in our prayers.


So sorry to hear of Mike's sudden death. Judy has been my family's neighbor for what seems a lifetime. And we have always enjoyed our meals and times at Dairy point. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

So sorry for your loss. Mike was a great guy and a great first boss to me in 1974.  Always kind and a good teacher. We had a lot of fun, but I also learned a lot from him.   You are in my prayers. 
Sincerely, 
Carol Moeller Blasdel 

Condolences to the entire Gindling Family.  Whether doing work for him or seeing him at the restaurant, he always had a smile on his face. 

--the Maddux Auction Family

Char and Michelle I'm so sorry for your loss  several of our family members have worked for you over the years we have always thought alot of your family I remember when I was just a kid the boys in the North Park neighborhood Eric Cochran Brian Ruble Bobby and Bruce Bockover Phil Vogel would ride our bikes up there to get a slushy or milkshake and packs of baseball cards whenever our youth baseball team would win a big game my dad Calvin Ruble would takes us to dairy point get everyone giant milkshakes Mike would always cut up with us kids make it enjoyable I sure will miss seeing him there RIP Mike

Char, Michelle & Nicholas,
While no words of ours can ease your loss, we want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of deepest sorrow.  May the memories of Mike be a strength & comfort in the coming days.  
With deepest sympathy,
Paul & Carol Perkins 

Char and Michelle, words don't exist to express how sorry I am for this loss.   I owe a great deal to Mike and all the rest of you.   Twenty eight years ago, you guys gave me my first job and, through example, taught me some of life's most important lessons.  I am still  amazed that I got paid for having so much fun.    My years at Dairy Point with you guys were my fondest as a kid and I will always be grateful.  I pray the wonderful memories of such a good man bring you comfort at this  impossibly painful time.  Order up!

You taught me how to work hard, not by telling me, but by showing me.  Your dedication to your family, your business, your employees, and your community is something that has continued to inspire me.  Memories from my childhood of walking over to get ice cream with my friends in elementary school, later working for you and your amazing and loving family, and after college when I stopped in to visit.  Running a business now, I understand the hours of commitment that you put into your legacy and success.  I will forever be thankful for all that you have taught me.  

Mike was a fixture in my youth, through adulthood.  From the time I was 4 years old, I can remember Mike at Dairy Point and as recently, as a couple of months ago.
I can also remember him coming into IGA to get hamburger, etc. , when I worked there in the late 90s until they closed in 2000 and Delores working there as a cashier too.
My heartfelt sympathies to my friend, Jason. Dan, Delores, Michelle, and Charla.  I'll be praying for you all and the entire Gindling family! God Bless you all! 

Char and Michelle, l am so sorry for your loss. Mike and you have always been like family to me. I will miss seeing him at Dairy Point. You both have done a lot for me and my family in so many ways. I love you all and my prayers are with you all at this hard time . Love Julie

It saddens me to see you past, heaven certainly gained an angel with wings, ive worked for you when i was a teenager an you certainly showed me the ways to be an excellent restaurant employee all the way to an awesome manager, I looked up to you, and my heart is with your wife an daughter.. lots of love from our family to yours...

I’ve known you since I was a baby.  But I really didn’t know you till I came to work for you.  My mom worked there when you guys bought the Dairy Point and our families have been friends ever since.  Char and Michelle my heart is broken for you as I’m sure yours are also.  Mike was such a wonderful person and boss.  I will miss seeing him at the golf course as well as the restaurant.  Our families thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.  Love Scott

As a child, we would go to Dairy Point on Sunday afternoon. As an adult, my husband and I enjoyed not only the ice cream but the food as well. He was always so kind. Last week at canal days in metamora, I asked him if he brought me a milk shake cause it sure was hot. He will be missed. Prayers to his family and his staff at Dairy Point..

I have known Mike from when I was a little girl going to the dairy point just about everyday and I remember one time I wanted something from there and mom said no and I was determined to have a ice cream or milkshake and I go into mom's old piggy bank and got some of her old coins and took to the dairy point and Mike waited on me and said are you sure you want to spent this money and I said yes that I wanted a milkshake and so I got my milkshake and some candy.  Mike will be greatly missed!!

Char and Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always cherish the fun times at work and away from work. Thank you very much for making me feel like one of the family for 20 years. You both are in my thoughts and Prayers! Love you both.  Vickie

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Michael Paul Gindling

21 May, 1950 – 14 October, 2018

Gilliland Howe Funeral Home

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