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Gary Griesbach Obituary

Gary R. Griesbach, 67, Appleton, passed away on April 21, 2012. He was born on December 30, 1944, in Appleton, son of Victor J. and Margaret (Mehner) Griesbach. Gary worked for J.J. Keller & Associates for over 30 years. He was an outdoor enthusiast, who loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and tending an impeccable yard. Gary took great pride in his appearance and the way he was dressed. He is well known for his love of the Packers and Nascar, as well as his list of local watering holes that he visited to do the weekly signin. Gary was a great cook that will be remembered for his willingness to always lend a hand to those in need.

Gary is survived by two children: Julie Harold and Jon Griesbach, Appleton; a sister: Nanci (Griesbach) Gresenz, Appleton; best friends: Brian and Melissa "Missy" Meyer, Neenah; special neighbor: Betty Williamsen, Appleton, close friends: Dan and Karla Rajek and Richard and Pat Bork; also many friends from J.J. Keller & Associates.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 27, 2012, at the Kessler Funeral Home, 304 S. Commercial St., Neenah, with Fr. Michael Ingold officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. A memorial has been established in Gary's name.

The family of Gary would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Officer Makurat with the Winnebago County Sheriff's office for all of his care. Gary's family would also like to thank all of the staff at Affinity Hospice and Visiting Nurses, especially Chris, Jen, Patsy, and Phil, and all of the many staff and employees at J.J. Keller & Associates.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Appleton Post-Crescent from Apr. 23 to Apr. 25, 2012.

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Jerry L. Bubolz

April 26, 2012

Gary was one of by best friends growing up on River Drive...River Rats. I will truly miss him.Family: Remember all the good, enjoyable times you had with Gary when he was living. It will not totally cure the grief,but it will cushion the lost. Psalm 91

April 25, 2012

Cousin Nanci, children Julie and Jon, I offer my sincerest condolences to you. It is so hard losing a loved one. He is with the Lord watching over you. Shirley (Griesbach) Laus

April 25, 2012

So sorry to hear about his passing. It truly saddens my heart. He was an excellent keeper of the grounds here at JJ Keller for many years. No one can compare.
Diane Reinke (fellow employee)

Linda Reinke

April 25, 2012

My heart is breaking for you - I was just past his house on Monday after attending my aunt's funeral and was going to stop in - but did not. I have known Gary since 1991 from Keller - he will be greatly missed - he was a true friend to many. Linda Reinke

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