HARRY ALLAN GIEG

1940 - 2017

HARRY ALLAN GIEG obituary, 1940-2017, Columbus, OH

BORN

1940

DIED

2017

HARRY GIEG Obituary





HARRY ALLAN GIEG, 77, passed away in Columbus, Ohio, on December 29, 2017. Born in North Philadelphia, Pa., to Marie and Allan Gieg, he was a wonderful, devoted father and a lifelong, versatile singer and writer. His poems and articles are published in many journals and anthologies - when asked about the inspiration for his poetry, he often referred to the artistic joy of his life, saying, "Mostly, I'm just singing." He also authored a textbook on technical writing based on his 26 years at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and received a Fellowship for poetry from the Commission for the Arts of West Virginia, where he had lived since 1979. He is survived by his son, Nicholas Fox-Gieg; daughter-in-law, Meagan Williams; and daughter, Rebecca Fox-Gieg; partner, Edwina Pendarvis; sister, Joan Smith, and brother-in-law, Steve Smith; niece, Claudia Frost and family; nephew Noah Smith; and dear friend - and mother to Nicholas and Rebecca - Ronni Fox Glaser. A memorial and celebration of his life will be held on his birthday in 2018. Harry's family would like to offer profound thanks to the staff at Columbus Alzheimer Care Center for their incredible kindness and care. Through his singing, poetry and lifelong dedication to social and economic equality, he showed his love of life and humanity; he leaves a legacy that will inspire new audiences and continue to inspire those who knew him. Harry is deeply loved, and he will be be greatly missed. Donations can be made to Project HOME - a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that works to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty - at www.projecthome.org.

Published by The Herald-Dispatch on Jan. 2, 2018.
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I regret that I was never able to meet Harry, my husband's cousin, but my mother in law, Kit Dates, often spoke warmly of him and his talent. Unfortunately, Kit wasn't able to reunite with Harry and that part of the family, since I only found him after her death.

January 19, 2018

Harry, "Thank you for being my friend." You were every single thing a friend should be. I appreciate your loyalty. I shall always miss you, Dear Friend. We love you. Rest in Peace.

Beverly Holloway-Payne

January 5, 2018

Chieg Family, in this sorrowful time, I would like to offer my deepest and most sincere condolences.

Hazel Gaylor-Burt

January 3, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". -2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

AB

January 3, 2018

I wish that I had the opportunity to meet Harry. Beautiful tribute written and may his memory be a blessing.

With Love,

Linda Fox

January 2, 2018

I'm thankful that I had the opportunity to know and work with Harry. I miss my friend.

Kim Barnett

January 2, 2018

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