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Gordon Giese Obituary
Gordon George Giese, age 78, died Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at the House of Dove, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice.
He was born September 24, 1935 to the late Charles and Ella (Marth) Giese. On May 31, 1958 he married Eldora Brandt at St. John Lutheran Church in Rib Falls. Gordon and Eldora were blessed with five children.
Gordon enjoyed traveling, camping, gardening, hunting and snowmobiling. He also enjoyed playing cards, trips to the casino, and watching Brewers and Packers games. Above all, Gordon loved sharing stories with family and friends and spending time with all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army. Gordon was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church in Rib Falls and held many church positions throughout his lfe.
Gordon is survived by his wife, Eldora, Edgar; three daughters, Chris (David) Hart, Athens, Deb Heil, Wausau, char (Eric) Hack, Edgar; two sons, Steve Giese, Edgar, and Warren (Heidi) Giese, Mosinee; brother, Earl (Shirley) Giese, Denver, Colorado; sister-in-law, Carol Giese, Minoqua; 12 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Dorothy (Norman) Wendt, Myrtle (Frank) Ollhoff, Mildred Giese, Betty (Ervin) Schulz, Carlie Giese, and Hazel (Joe) Eisenhut, grandchildren, David and Korey Hart and Kyle Giese, and a son-in-law, Gary Heil.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2013 at St. John Lutheran Church, Rib Falls. Rev. Terry Reich will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon, and again on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. There will be a 7:00 p.m. prayer service Friday at the Marathon funeral home.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Ministry Home Care Hospice and the staff at House of the Dove for their compassionate care of Gordon during his stay.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. John Lutheran Church, Rib Falls, or House of the Dove, 1000 W. 11th Street, Marshfield, WI 54449.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com
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Jeff and Janet Eisenhut
October 4, 2013
Eldora and Family,
Janet and I offer our deepest sympathy. I have very fond memories of our families getting together at your home and Silver Lake. Although I never learned how to play Sheeps Head, I can remember seeing the enjoyment (and frustration) of endless hours of card playing and knowing how much Gordie enjoyed it and how we enjoyed his laughter :)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jeff and Janet Eisenhut
John and Diane loeffler
October 3, 2013
Dear Eldora and family. Sending prayers your way.
Paula Tallarico
October 3, 2013
Dear Aunt Eldora and Family,
My heart felt sympathy goes out to all of you. I remember Uncle Gordons smile and how it always made me smile as well. Love you all.
October 3, 2013
Dear Eldora and Family:
We were deeply saddened to hear about Gordie. Ken has fond memories of playing cards with Gordie and riding his bike to your house for chili. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Doris & Ken Schulz
Wendy Schulz
October 3, 2013
Eldora and family- My deepest sympathy to you. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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