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Tony Giersdorf Obituary
Tony Giersdorf, 67
Tony L. Giersdorf, 67, of Grand Island, died at his home on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.
Graveside services with committal of cremains will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, at Westlawn Memorial Park in Grand Island. Family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, at Apfel Funeral Home, then proceed to the cemetery for the graveside rites.
Tony Lynn Giersdorf was born Nov. 30, 1954, at Grand Island to Maynard and Idamae (Spanton) Giersdorf. He grew up and received his education in Central City graduating from Central City High School in 1973. Following his education, Tony farmed for his stepfather, Millard Novozovsky.
He married Sherry Ann Smith on May 9, 1980, at Central City. The couple made their home in Central City and later Chapman. Tony worked in Grand Island for Delicious Foods which later became McCain Foods. Sherry died suddenly in 1982, and Tony continued living in Chapman until moving to Grand Island in 2014.
Tony was a Huskers fan. He enjoyed playing drums, music, grilling, gardening and fishing.
Survivors include his daughter, Jamie Lynn Giersdorf of Hastings; three sisters, Kathy Judd of David City, Debra Giersdorf of Central City and Stacy Bolles (fiancé, Mitch Axmann) of Grand Island; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents, Millard and Idamae Novzovsky; brother-in-law, Greg Bolles; and brother, Randy Giersdorf.
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Mark Keuter
January 16, 2023
Tony was a good friend to me. He and I went to Canada fishing and he landed a trophy walleye that he had mounted. Always had a go lucky attitude. RIP my friend!!
Stan nelson
December 1, 2022
so sorry to hear about tony. I set here and think about him and remember him driving his 57 chevy RIP and working for his grandparents.
Vicki Pontious Imus
December 1, 2022
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.
Anita Billington
November 30, 2022
So sorry to here about Tony he was married to my sister Sherry sorry for your loss
Amber Harris
November 30, 2022
I am a friend of Tony's good man a great friend I will always miss him rip Tony thanks for beening my friend see you on the other side
Patricia Webster
November 30, 2022
So sorry to read that Tony passed away, I babysat him and his siblings, loved the family they once lived across the street from us, very special to me
Sincerely
Patricia Webster
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