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Leon Giesenschlag Obituary
Leon "Buck" Giesenschlag, 90, of Somerville passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2008, at his residence in Burleson County. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m., at Strickland Funeral Home, located at 530 Hwy. 36 S. in Caldwell. Services are set for 10 a.m. Thursday, February 21, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Don Hancock officiating. Burial will follow at Giesenschlag Cemetery off Hwy. 60 near Snook.
Buck was born on April 28, 1917, in the Lone Oak community of Burleson County to Edward and Maggie Maass Giesenschlag. He was a lifelong resident of Burleson County. He was a 1935 graduate of Caldwell High School. On November 6, 1941, Buck married Margie Knittel. He was a well-known farmer, rancher and loved his family very much.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother-in-law, a sister-in-law and baby sister.
Survivors include his partner of 11 years, Garlyn Urick of Somerville; sister, Inez Hill of Somerville; two sisters-in-law, Ora Nell Warnke and Annie Maud Avis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family has requested memorials be made to Giesenschlag Cemetery Association, Caldwell Police Department or Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Janet Treeter
February 20, 2008
What a kind and loving man was Mr. Buck. He never met a stranger and once he met you he never forgot your name. He will be missed. God Bless you all.
Linda Hood
February 20, 2008
We all know the "end" is coming, but I really hated hearing it came for Buck. He and my dad Marvin Hood were good friends, and because of that, he became an extended member of our family. He brought many a smile and laugh to us when he was around. He will be missed, but I know he is Waltzing Around Heaven right now with a whoop and a hollar and a kick of his leg. See ya someday Buck.
Linda Hood
Katrina&Roy Antu
February 19, 2008
Mr spider legs!!We loved to watch him&Honey we burn the rugs!!God must have needed a good dancer up there,HEY BUCK DANCE ONE FOR Roy&Katrina Antu.He will be missed.
David P. Marion
February 19, 2008
To express our deep sympathy to you on your loss. You were a member of "the greatest generation". May God's Speed Be With You Mr "Buck"
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mavis suehs
February 19, 2008
It is with deep sadness that I read about Buck's death. A wonderful friend to everyone, always with a smile and a firm handshake. Buck the Heine family will miss you. May God hold all of your many friends and relatives closely to His bosom. Your cousin, Mavis Heine Suehs - Deanville
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