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Northern Cambria, Pa.

With deep regret I wish to let all of you know that Marvin
Meisner passed away suddenly last night. To say he will be missed is an understatement. He was a long time friend and one of the founders of the PGPGA. His wife asked if I would come down and get some of tomato plants and keep them growing. If anyone near here would like a few, please contact me. Rest in peace my friend.

6/5/2021 10:31:48 AM

Pittsburgh, PA

So sad and I would love to grow out some plants in his honor. Rest In Peace Doc.

6/5/2021 10:48:09 AM

South Dakota

Tragic news, RIP. My prayers to the family.

6/5/2021 10:51:02 AM

Team Canuckle Heads

RIP Marv. You will be missed

6/5/2021 11:38:28 AM

rip

6/5/2021 11:58:13 AM

Team Canuckle Heads

RIP Marv
My condolences to the family

6/5/2021 11:59:58 AM

Massillon, Ohio

Sorry to hear this sad news.

6/5/2021 12:12:15 PM

Syracuse, NY

Rest in peace, Marv.

6/5/2021 12:19:37 PM

On a cliff in the desert

RIP Marv. You've gone to the giant tomato patch in the sky. Thank you for your contributions to the growing of giant tomatoes.

6/5/2021 1:13:00 PM

Lakewood, WA

Oh my, sorry to hear the news, these sorts of announcements are occurring far too frequently these days.

Best wishes to Mrs. Meisner.

6/5/2021 1:13:12 PM

Grittyville, WA

Ugh... really wish he could have made it a few more years. Will miss his presence here.

6/5/2021 1:15:53 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

So sorry to hear that, his Giant Tomatoes book is proudly on our coffee table in the living room.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=324447

Condolences.

Glenn

6/5/2021 1:26:34 PM

New York

RIP marv

6/5/2021 1:31:23 PM

Deer Park WA

Sorry to hear the sad news RIP Marv

6/5/2021 2:21:06 PM

Wixom MI.

This is Very sad news and very sudden. He will surely be missed in the tomato growing comunity. RIP Marv.

6/5/2021 2:38:58 PM

Nova Scotia

Larry so sad to hear this news. Condolences from the Dill family. Take care. Danny

6/5/2021 4:35:52 PM

Western NY

Such a good guy, he will be missed for sure. One of the original PA guys I got to meet down there when I starting out.

6/5/2021 4:47:57 PM

stoughton WI

My condolences to the family, rest in peace Marv.

6/5/2021 5:20:30 PM

Parker, Co

Rest in peace, Marv, we always enjoyed your wit and wisdom.

6/5/2021 6:10:48 PM

Sourthern Utah

our condolences and prayers to the family, R.I.P. Marv.

6/5/2021 6:23:22 PM

Bloomington, IN USA

RIP Marv. He will be sorely missed. We had had a long running email discussion over soil fertility & targets for different elements in the soil over the last couple of years. The gist of it he posted here. It just goes to show, you never know, it gives me a different outlook on life.

6/5/2021 6:55:25 PM

South East

Rest in peace Marv!

6/5/2021 9:06:54 PM

50 Acres

My condolences to his wife and family

6/5/2021 9:26:50 PM

Diamond, Ohio

Rest in peace

6/5/2021 9:28:05 PM

Anderson, IN

RIP Marv.

6/5/2021 9:49:50 PM

Walla Walla Wa.

So sorry to hear, quite a shock,my last communication was Wednesday and he said that he was out in the greenhouse and was going to grow the BIG one.

6/5/2021 9:52:10 PM

Upa Creek, Mo

This sucks, he was a passionate guy from what I knew him from. RIP, and so sorry to family and friends.

6/5/2021 11:22:05 PM

Tenino, WA.

RIP Marv, We will miss you! Condolences to his wife and family

6/6/2021 3:08:32 AM

Massachusetts

rip marv, will miss you!

6/6/2021 4:01:52 AM

Jericho Vermont

R.I.P. Marv.

6/6/2021 6:56:37 AM

Central Illinois

My condolences to his family

6/6/2021 7:05:50 AM

Wooley Swamp N.Y.

Rest in peace

6/6/2021 7:44:44 AM

Centennial Colorado

So sorry to hear.

6/6/2021 9:37:53 AM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

Terrible news. You could tell from his posts that he was a thoughtful and passionate guy. He will surely be missed. RIP Marv.

6/6/2021 9:38:46 AM

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

So sorry to hear the tragic news! I fondly remember attending my first weighoffs in Altoona. Marv was so gracious and welcoming. Life is so unexpected folks, give your loved ones an extra hug and appreciate each day.
Rest in Peace Marv, you will be missed. Will be thinking of Marv this year and those tomato blossoms bloom.

6/6/2021 9:48:53 AM

Netherlands

My condolences to his family

6/6/2021 10:12:58 AM

President - GPC

Very sad news indeed. Marv was a cornerstone grower in the tomato community and will be deeply missed. Condolences to his family. RIP Marv

6/6/2021 10:21:48 AM

Savage, MN

Sorry to hear, sad news

6/6/2021 10:59:02 AM

Colorado

Sorry to hear this; My condolences to Marvs family and friends.

6/6/2021 1:08:28 PM

Cheshire Ma USA

Rest in peace Marv.

6/6/2021 2:24:03 PM

Simi valley, ca

Sorry to hear.

6/6/2021 3:37:45 PM

Ontario

Very sad news to hear. My deepest condolences.

6/6/2021 3:47:35 PM

Gone With The Win

Just Heard. Prayers for Family

6/6/2021 7:44:20 PM

Sharon, MA

RIP Marv!

6/6/2021 7:48:51 PM

Zimmerman, Minnesota

Horrible news!! Prayers for his family!

6/6/2021 8:11:41 PM

Lebanon, Oregon

Very sad to the growing community. RIP.

6/6/2021 8:20:58 PM

Bottom of ohio

RIP Marv

6/6/2021 9:20:35 PM

Norfolk, UK

So sorry to hear this. I really always enjoyed his winter chats over email, plans for the coming season and his continued passion to find out more about how to grow bigger and better. He had a great infectious enthusiasm to share that knowledge with others via his books or posts. Condolences to his family & friends. He’ll be sorely missed. RIP.

6/7/2021 9:10:12 AM

Georgia

My condolences to Marv's family and much respect for the growing legacy that he left behind.

6/7/2021 9:33:06 AM

valtierra/spain

How sad!! Marv, was he sick? my sincere condolences to the family.

6/7/2021 3:37:44 PM

Oak Grove, Mn

Marv was a true friend to me. Over the last few years, he was willing to listen to my concerns, whether it was about growing tomatoes or about personal life. He never failed to answer any email sent and tried to offer the best advice he could. I will truly miss his perspective.

The website for access to his updated book of tomatoes still appears to be active... GiantTomatoes.com

I am hoping that the writing efforts that Marv gave to the growing community for the past few years will not be lost.

6/7/2021 7:03:36 PM

East Carbon, Utah

A tremendous loss indeed. :-( Marv was the #1 inspiration for what I started nearly 12 years ago: abandoned my faltering career and plunged head-long into the world of growing giant tomatoes (etc.) He gave so much encouragement, insights, inspiration, motivation and even seeds. My occasional "thank-you" barely began to express the appreciation I should have articulated over the years. My condolences to his family and friends. His legacy will live on in the years and generations to come in the world of giant tomato growing and doubtless well beyond to all those he touched.

6/7/2021 9:50:06 PM

Long Island,New York

RIP Marv

6/8/2021 9:24:17 AM

Muddy Waters

Sorry to hear this RIP

6/12/2021 11:09:57 AM

Leicester, NY

Sad news for sure, RIP Marv!

6/15/2021 1:59:55 PM