Search by Name

Search by Name

Paul Giese

1945 - 2015

Paul Giese obituary, 1945-2015, Aurora, CO

BORN

1945

DIED

2015

Paul Giese Obituary

Paul Clifford Giese

June 21, 1945

March 26, 2015

Paul Clifford Giese passed away on March 26, 2015. He was 69. Paul was born June 21, 1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin into a loving family as the second youngest child of five. In 1962, Paul was drafted into the United States Army, and, after serving two years in various overseas assignments, he was discharged honorably. Paul attended the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point and later the McGeorge School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor. Paul began a private law practice in Reno, Nevada. He also became involved in the sport of drag boat racing, and it was at such a race that he met his wife Debbie. Paul and Debbie were married and soon were joined by their children, John Paul and Amanda. Life took an abrupt turn five years later when Paul was diagnosed with a severe heart condition that required a transplant. Immediately, Paul was placed on the transplant list, but he waited a full 15 years on the list before finally receiving a new heart at the University Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 14, 1999. Paul practiced law in the state of Nevada before his transplant and continued afterward. Eventually, Paul began working for the State of Nevada's Public Defender's Office, were he became the chief trial deputy, a position he continued until his retirement in December 2008. After retiring, he moved to Colorado where he lived until his death. Paul was able to donate his organs, continuing the cycle of organ donation that had been so precious in his life.

Paul is remembered as a proud and lively man, as well as a bibliophile. Paul is survived by his wife Debbie, his two children, John Paul and Amanda, his siblings, Rose, Bev, Jim, and Nancy, and his two grandchildren, Aerial and Hank.

At Paul's request, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Heart Association, the ASPCA, or the Dumbfriends League.

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

Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader on Apr. 2, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Giese

Not sure what to say?





SP

March 27, 2019

Four years - miss you HB!❤

Deb Giese

April 15, 2015

Deb Giese

April 15, 2015

April 14, 2015

Amanda Giese

April 14, 2015

Amanda Giese

April 14, 2015

Amanda Giese

April 14, 2015

Richard Christofferson Sr

April 7, 2015

I wish Paul's family and friends comfort. My family and I treasure wonderful memories of a happy, fun-loving young man. His personality made him a great bartender at the Lakeside in Iola, Wisconsin. I was one of his professors at the UW-Stevens Point and remember writing a letter of recommendation to McGeorge. It was easy to send a strong one for Paul. I am grateful he came our way.

American Heart Association

April 2, 2015

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Tom Smith

April 2, 2015

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

April 2, 2015

God Bless you and I pray the peace will be with your family.

Neila Collins (Cirone)

Deb Giese

April 2, 2015

Banana

April 2, 2015

I love you dad. I'm so sad for the pain you suffered through. I feel your absence when I look forward in the eyes of my son. I'm relieved that your suffering has ended yet selfishly, I want more time to bicker and chat with you. I will hold your name in a place of honor in my life now and beyond. I promise my son will know you and in the very best regard. I have so many things I was waiting to say to you and show you, but now I can't seem to recall the specifics. So I will keep up hope that you are still around somehow because I miss you. I missed you before you truly left us. Peace is yours, the only silver lining in this painful cloud of your absence.

Linda

April 2, 2015

What a wonderful tribute to Uncle Paul. Love to all of you!

Deb Giese

April 2, 2015

I miss you S.P. I love you!

Jim Davis

April 2, 2015

RIP my friend

Showing 1 - 16 of 16 results

Make a Donation
in Paul Giese's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

Memorial Events
for Paul Giese

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Paul's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Paul Giese's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more