Melvin John DeStigter[2] (1928-2003) was a Republican member, assistant clerk, and clerk of the Michigan House of Representatives, totaling just over three decades of service to the chamber.

[3] A native of Iowa, DeStigter served in the United States Army following the Second World War, and, after moving to Michigan, graduated from Calvin College and studied at the University of Michigan.

While in the House, he sponsored legislation creating an income tax credit for donations to state colleges and universities.

He served as assistant clerk through 1992, and was then co-clerk during the unique "shared power arrangement" in 1993-1994.

In 1995, DeStigter was elected clerk, and retired at the end of the session in 1996 after 32 years of service in the House.