JOHN A. GIESEKE

Bernice, l can't remember all the times l tried to locate you guys over the years, just to tell you both "thanks" for being good friends to Mike and me.
Now l can visualize John and Mike wisecrackin' together and just havin' a fine old time, together again . . .
We both love you.

Mike Brown's former wife Linda (Irvin)

To my 2nd mom, brother and sisters

I can not tell you how much your family has been there for ours. You welcomed us into your home and loved us just as your own when we needed it. When we lost dad you were there. John was a great man and he has been there for so many people. I know he is in God's hands with family and friends and a good neighbor. Remember each day will get better.

With all our love,
Cliff Diane Sean and Kristen

What a gift you gave to the world, Mr. Gieseke, when you had your daughter Debbie. She is the kindest, sweetest, most wonderful friend with the best sense of humor ever. I know you and Bernice have everything to do with that. I will miss your calls to her during our morning coffee klatsch. Rest in peace.

Marjorie and I want to extend our sympathy on the passing of Mr. Gieseke. Norman and Marjorie Springer

WE REGRET TO HEAR OF JOHN'S PASSING, AND WE EXTEND OUR CONDOLENCES. IT IS
VERY HARD TO LET GO, BUT THERE IS COMFORT WITH OUR LORD AND SAVIOR.
THE EIKEN FAMILY

My deepest sympathies to John's family. May the Lord give you and your family peace and comfort in your time of grief. It's hard for those left behind, but when the quality of life deteriorates it is often a welcome release for those who pass. May he rest in peace.

Senta Mueller

IT WAS SUCH A SHOCK TO READ OF JOHN PASSING, SEEING HIS NAME BROUGHT BACK SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES OF BEING IN CLASS WITH HIM BEINGS OUR LAST NAME WAS CLOSE TO EACH OTHER WE WERE SEATED NEXT TO EACH OTHER. WHAT WOULD WE DO WITHOUT OUR MEMORIES OF DEAR FRIENDS, AND NOW THEY ARE GONE AND SO MANY THINGS WE SHOULD OF SAID, BUT NOW IT IS TO LATE.

Iknew john since we were children and what a nice guy!No matter how bad he felt,he was concerned about outhers.God bless him on his journey.

It was during the first year of my marriage to my best friend Butch when this happened. We were at his parents home (Irene and Newman Nelson) when I left Butch there to go shopping. It was winter with the normal snow and ice on the roads. When I pulled out of the drive I slipped the car into the ditch. Before I could open the door to get out of the car, a man on a tractor that was heading down the road was off his tractor and had hooked up our car and pulled the car out of the ditch. The man got back on his tractor and went down the road with only a hand wave. I was stunned. . .at the ease of this man who acted so quickly and then went on his way. When I later told this story to our family. . .they knew exactly who it was. . .it was John Gieseke. The Nelson Family always said what good people John and his brother were. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. The Nelsons. . .Butch and Joyce

John was my classmate and NKCHS and was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you as only He can do.

Lois Thompson Faulconer

Dear Bernice & Family we are so sorry to hear about John, my husband and I have always loved you guys so much and I know that he and Steve are having a good time laughing and talkin about the Company. Our prayers are with you May God bless and keep you during this sad time. The Colbert's..

JOHN WAS SUCH A GOOD FRIEND,GREAT SOUTHWESTERN BELL EMLPOYEE AND UNION LEADER..... HE WILL BE SO MISSED AT OUR ONCE A MONTH WEDNESDAY COFFEE HE HELPED ORGANIZE TO KEEP ALL OF US FRIENDS IN TOUCH. MY SYMPATHY TO HIS GREAT FAMILY... IT WAS SO FUN TO VISIT WITH HIS DAUGHTERS DEBBIE AND LINDA WHEN THEY BROUGHT JOHN AND WITH WIFE BERNICE WHEN SHE WAS ON SUMMER BREAK..OUR MEMORIES ARE ALL GOOD ONES.. WITH LOVE AND SYMPATHY, SANDY

To The Family of John Gieseke: I graduated from North Kansas City High School in the same class as John. I remember him as a kind and friendly person. Please accept my sincere condolence on your loss of John. God Bless You.

Dear Linda & family,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad I always liked talking with him when he came into the store. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

My fondest childhood memories are of visits to my Grandpa and Grandma Leimkuhler, and every visit included a stop at the Giesekes down the road. As I grew up, my love, respect and admiration for Uncle John grew and grew. A hard working, dedicated union man, a loving family man, and a charming, witty, good-natured soul who loved life. A good life well lived, and a shining example for all of us.

Dear Bernice and family,
Such sad news about John. We all carry good memories of him. I'm sending you love and comfort and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.