Name: Visitation for Joseph "Joe" Gilsdorf
Start: 2021-04-29T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Holy Family Catholic Church

Joseph "Joe" Gilsdorf

Brillion - Joseph L. Gilsdorf, age 91, a Brillion resident, went home to our Lord on Monday afternoon, April 26, 2021 at Ascension Calumet Hospital, Chilton, where he was met by his son Dan and his grandson Jonathon. He was born on September 13, 1929, son of the late Joseph and Martha (Leonard) Gilsdorf. Joe was a graduate of Hilbert High School. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict from September 25, 1951 until September 25, 1953. On August 6, 1959 he married the former Rose Wall at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Askeaton, WI. Joe was employed at Tecumseh Products in New Holstein retiring in 1991 at the age of 62. Joe was a very active member of American Legion Post #126 of Brillion, the Brillion Optimist Club serving as past president and top pizza seller, was one of the initial board members for the open pantry St. Vincent DePaul, Brillion, and Holy Family Catholic Church, where he volunteered for the Econo receipt program and sang in the choir for many years. During his retirement he enjoyed carving and woodworking, coin and stamp collecting, puzzles and especially spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 61 years: Rose Gilsdorf; their children: Barbara (John) Behnke, the late Daniel (Mary) Gilsdorf, Mary (Todd) Herman, Stephen (Karen) Gilsdorf and Elaine (Mark) Brochtrup; grandchildren: Jennifer & Stephen Behnke, the late Jonathon Gilsdorf, Danielle (Deven) Krepline, Michael (Carlee) Gilsdorf, Brock (fiancée Kaitlin) Gilsdorf, Spencer & Macy Herman, Stephanie (Joe) Bemis, Andrew Gilsdorf, Cole Gilsdorf and special friend Kayli, Hannah & Megan Brochtrup, and great grandchildren: Rhett, Maverick and Brooks. Also surviving are siblings and in-laws: Mary Pable, Leo (Diane) Gilsdorf, Margaret (Chris) Keij, Johanna Gilsdorf, Therese Stogner, Marie Wall, and Jerry (Donna) Wall. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by a son: Daniel; a grandson: Jonathon; his parents, his mother-in-law and father-in-law: Richard and Mary (Sheahan) Wall; and siblings and in-laws: Catherine (Harold Orth & Bob Wahlmeier) Orth-Wahlmeier, Larry Pable, James Gilsdorf, William Stogner, Jim (JoAnn) Wall, Mary (Ronald) Denzel, Kathleen (Florian) Pfeffer, Eugene (Evelyn) Wall, and Charles Wall. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 30, 2021 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Brillion. Concelebrating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Pomeroy and Deacon Greg Van Thiel with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Catholic Church, Brillion, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2021. A Rosary Service will conclude the visitation at 7:00 p.m. Friends may also call Friday morning at Holy Family Catholic Church, Brillion, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Online condolences may be made at www.pielhopwieting.com

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Published by Appleton Post-Crescent from Apr. 27 to Apr. 28, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Gilsdorf

Sponsored by Pielhop Funeral Home (formerly Pielhop-Wieting) - Brillion.

15 Entries

don vogel

May 4, 2021

Finally had a chance to watch your family video
wonderful!!!! it was so well done
Joe would be so proud
GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU

Beatrice Geiger

May 3, 2021

Rose & family, so sorry for you loss! May Joe entertain all the angels with his beautiful voice singing Violets in the snow!! God Bless & hang on to all the memories of him!! There were some very much love & happy ones!! His talents in what ever he did were awesome!! He will be missed by many! Love to your whole family!

Dave Wall

April 29, 2021

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Joe was a great man! I truly loved to listen to his stories!

Amy S.

April 29, 2021

I just want to thank him for his years of service to our country. His loyalty did not go unnoticed.

Kriss Wittmann

April 29, 2021

Joe was ALWAYS a happy face to greet, full of encouragement and many good laughs. He supported our lousy softball team with enthusiasm. I loved my vista with him when I traveled back to Brillion. He was a great husband, father and grandfather. He is singing with the angels, no audition necessary. We had fun naming various women in the flower department, his wife Rose, I was Kriss-anthemum, we had a few pansies and petunias and violets...all good fun and precious memories.

Therese Stogner

April 29, 2021

A dear and loving and talented Brother. And he beat me to Heaven! I expect he is already in the Heavenly Choir.

don vogel

April 28, 2021

Great memories of bowling with Joe for Vogels at Romy's
we all weren't the best but we really had a fun time
if we ever needed a man just give Joe a call and he would be there
no questions
RIP good friend

Father Tim Coonen, omi

April 28, 2021

It would be 50 years ago that Joe ("Mr. Gilsdorf" to me) and I (I was likely "hey kid" to him) sang together in the 'Brillionaires' Barbershop Chorus; his joy and energy, not to mention his warm welcome, made a real impression on those of us high school boys who were invited into that circle. I can close my eyes and still hear his quartet delighting the audience with their simultaneous mish-mash of four popular songs--I think he sang "How much is that doggie in the window" . Joe's welcoming friendship has continued over the past decades when I would return to Holy Family. My sympathies and prayers are with you, Rose, and with your family. May you be blest with all wonderful memories of his life well lived in service to family, community and church.

Judy Hernke

April 28, 2021

remembering all the fun times with Joe and Rose. Memories are special! There was never a dull moment when Joe was there. Camping, Cruise and so many good times.. Rest in peace Joe!

Rod Hutchens

April 28, 2021

May God Bless you and your family in this of sorrow, And Thanks for his Service.

Sister Anne Marie Lom

April 27, 2021

I send prayers and sympathy to the family. I have great memories of Brillion days!

Sue Olson

April 27, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Joe was a ray of sunshine.

Lynn/Gregg Valleskey

April 27, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope.

Claire & Steve Letourneaux

April 27, 2021

Rose and family, our hearts are heavy with the news of Joe’s passing. Always a smile for everyone he met and the eternal Optimist! Joe will be missed. Our prayers and condolences to you. May God wrap His arms around you to provide comfort and peace.
Our love and hugs.
Claire & Steve

Tom & Mary Pfeffer

April 27, 2021

Aunt Rose and family, It is difficult to find words to express our sadness. Joe Gilsdorf was a true gem and one in a million kind of man. Faith, family and fun, in this order was so important to him. He was so kind and giving of his time and talents to family, friends and his community. He WILL be missed by so many. Sing with the angels “Uncle Joe” and Rest In Peace...

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