Richard “Dick” Joseph Giesken
Age 82 of Chesaning passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at St. Mary’s of Michigan.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Nelson-House Funeral Homes Martin Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00pm on Tuesday, April 5; a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be prayed at 8:00pm.
Richard was born on March 10, 1934 to Joseph and Marie (Tithof) Giesken in Chesaning. He attended Our Lady Catholic Schools. He served in the United States Airforce from 1952 to 1960. Richard married Julie Greilich on September 28, 1957 at St. Michael’s in Oakley.
Richard worked for Farmer Peet’s for many years in Chesaning. Throughout his life, he enjoyed watching auto racing, playing cards, and telling stories. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Richard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Julie; his daughters, Stacy (Ben) Metzger and Jessica (Joel) Orr; his grandchildren, Rachel (Brent) Gross, and Wyatt and Olivia Orr; and his great-grandchildren, Ruby and Maeve Gross.
He is predeceased by his parents and his son-in-law, Doug Hollerback. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family.