Obit: Giese, William M. #2 (1925 - 2014)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Erickson, Foytek, Giese, Holzhueter, Mielke, Schmidt, Stremer, Syring, Tomlinson

----Source: The Tribune - Phonograph (Abbotsford, WI) 8/13/2014

Giese, William “Bill” M. (24 SEP 1925 - 6 AUG 2014)

William “Bill” M. Giese passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, at Pine Ridge Assisted Living in Colby.

Bill was born on September 24, 1925, to Arthur and Elsie (Schmidt) Giese in the Town of Frankfort. He attended a one-room grade school in the Town of Frankfort and graduated from Abbotsford High School in 1944. On August 27, 1949, Bill married Alvina Mielke at Peace Lutheran Church in the Town of Frankfort.

Bill and Alvina were dairy farmers for 32 years in the Town of Frankfort until their son took over the farm in 1982. They continued to raise beef cattle and Bill worked at Meier Sawmill for many years following his retirement from the farm. He was an active and dedicated member of Peace Lutheran Church in the Town of Frankfort his entire life, holding many offices within the church.

Bill was a member of Farm Bureau and the Central Wisconsin Steam and Gas Engine Club, where he operated the sawmill with his good friend, Ike Martyn, for many years. Bill enjoyed reading and working in the woods, but his favorite pasttime was woodworking. He built his home that they are living in now and also made numerous woodcrafts for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bill is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Alvina; a daughter, Ellen (David) Syring, Edgar; a son, Russell (Barbara) Giese, Edgar; six grandchildren, Jason Syring, Joshua (Hunna) Syring, Jeremiah Syring, Tina (Larry) Holzhueter, Julie Giese and Wayne (Samantha) Giese; five great-grandchildren, Tyler and Trevor Holzhueter, Brock and Emma Syring, and Justin Giese; his siblings, Lorinda Erickson, Sandra (Roger) Stremer, Etola Foytek and Meldon Giese.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Noreen Giese; sister-in-law, Pat Giese; and brothers-in-law, Albert Mielke and Bob Erickson.

Funeral service was held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, at Peace Lutheran Church, Town of Frankfort. The Rev. Ron Tomlinson presided. Interment was held in the church cemetery. Family and friends were welcome from 9:30 a.m. until time of service Monday at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford was entrusted with the arrangements.

Bill’s family would like to extend a special and sincere thank you to Hospice and the staff at Pine Ridge Assisted Living Center for their tremendous support, dedication and attention to Bill’s care over the past several months.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.