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Jean Gietzen Obituary

Gietzen, Jean Ann (Nee Jeffrey) Age 77 years. Found peace in her favorite place on earth, Door County, Wisconsin, July 16, 2013. Survived by her husband, Don H. Gietzen. Loving mother of Catherine (Gary) Simons, Eric (Catie) Gietzen, and Claudia (Martin) Beaudoin. Fond "Grandma Tucson" to Siri, Linnae, and Grant Simons, Max and Kai Gietzen, and Chloe and Elise Beaudoin. Preceded in death by her parents, brother Thomas J. Jeffrey, and nephew Thomas S. Jeffrey. Survivors include her brother Richard Jeffrey of Phoenix, Arizona and Paonia, Colorado; sister-in-law Mary Ann Jeffrey of Dallas, Texas; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and faithful friends. Jean was a graduate of St. Catherine's College, St. Paul, Minnesota. She was involved in the religious education field in Milwaukee Archdiocesan parishes and was a member of the society of Southwestern Authors for many years. Jean is best known in the writing community for award winning Christmas book If You're Missing Baby Jesus. Family will greet friends on Thursday, July 25, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Lumen Christi Catholic Church, Mequon, followed by the celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates memorial contributions in Jean's name to St. Catherine University, Development Office #F-12, 2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jul. 21, 2013.

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Candy Rand

July 22, 2022

I think of Jean so often. It was such a pleasure to have her work for our Bayside Woods Company for 16 plus years. We all so cherished her ability to write a letter. I loved working with her and was so honored when I could say to her, "Jean, I need to say this, this, and this" and she would create the best letters we ever had. Couldn't get any better than that. I think of her so often and she always brings a smile to my face. We were forever blessed having Jean touch our lives.
Beautiful memories for sure. Thank you Jean.
Bayside Woods Company
Candy and
Debra, and our incredible late boss
Mr. Rand

July 25, 2013

Prayers and condolences for your family,
Richard and Elaine Ybarra

Debra & Candy Rand

July 25, 2013

One of the nicest to ever work with our family business...Will miss our talks!
We will cherish our "signed" copies of Baby...Painted Pony, Little Girl & God Keeps A Messy House!!!! You were and always will be..."ONE OF THE BEST" Hugs and many kisses...Debra & Candy Rand Now you and Daddy can play that special gin game!!! Say hi for us

July 21, 2013

We will miss you at our gathering, it always was nice chatting with you. Rest in peace . Rocky and Bob Milwaukee wi

Nancy Neumann

July 21, 2013

I loved sharing time with Jean in our Lumin Christi Bookclub. Her wit and insights always made me smile. I was so sad to learn of her death and will truly miss her.

Lornne and Siobhan Haggerty

July 21, 2013

We were so saddened by the news. Our love and prayers are with you all. Jean was such a delightful individual and will be deeply missed.

Loranne and Siobhan.

July 21, 2013

Jeanne, neighbor, friend, bright light in our Fox Point Condo community will be sadly missed. I'll deeply miss her wit and warmth. Sending sincere condolences to Don and family and Jean's many close friends. May we be guided by loving memories.
In peace and blessings, Gloria

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