Albert L. Gieseman, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at the Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha, Iowa, following his courageous battle with cancer. Memorial Mass at St. Patrick's Church, Cedar Rapids, with Father Ivan Nienhaus officiating.
Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque, Iowa, with Father Steve Garner officiating. Burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Iowa, with military honors.
Al was born on June 1, 1940, the son of Marjorie (Bushman) Gieseman in Dubuque, Iowa. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and Loras Academy in Dubuque.
Al served in the Iowa National Guard from 1965 until 1972. He received his welding certification from Northeast Iowa Community College and following his education he worked at the Nuclear Power Plant in Byron, Illinois. In 1986, Al started the Cedar Rapids Area Steamatic Franchise, which he owned and operated until he retired in November 2016.
Al married Sharyn Richey, on July 12, 1969, at St. Anthony Church in Dubuque, Iowa. They were the parents of four children before the couple went their separate ways while remaining friends.
Al was a generous man who enjoyed life and helped others to appreciate life as well. He was an advocate for those with disabilities as he served on the board of ARC of East Central Iowa for several years. In his earlier years, Al loved archery and hunting. He was an avid fisherman and New York Yankees fan throughout his life.
Al had a deep love for his family and knew the value of keeping everyone close to each other. He loved to spend time and share his talents. Al was a gifted cook and found pleasure in bringing his family and friends together around his kitchen with the many dishes that he created. He had the ability to attract people and was blessed with many wonderful friends that were like family to him.
Al was a good man of devout faith. He attended Mass regularly and held firm to the teachings of the Holy Catholic Church. Over the last decade, Al dedicated much time to Eucharistic Adoration at St. Patrick's Parish in Cedar Rapids. This devotion served to deepen his faith and drew him very close to the Lord. He was blessed to receive the final Sacraments and passed away with his loving family praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet at his bedside along with several songs. Al was surrounded by his loved ones at the end of his journey and will forever be missed.
He is survived by his children, James (Beverly) Gieseman of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Kristine (Mike) White of Bernard, Iowa, Richard Gieseman of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Laura (Robert) Donner of Dubuque, Iowa; grandchildren; former spouse, Sharyn Gieseman of Dubuque; and many nieces and nephews.
Al was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie; brothers, Joe, Bob, Ray, and Don; and infant sister Dorothy Giesaman.
The family sends a special thank you to Dr. Boyle, Dr. Ghosh and staff, along with the staff of the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.
Source: Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Home, Belle Plaine, Iowa
Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque, Iowa, with Father Steve Garner officiating. Burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Iowa, with military honors.
Al was born on June 1, 1940, the son of Marjorie (Bushman) Gieseman in Dubuque, Iowa. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and Loras Academy in Dubuque.
Al served in the Iowa National Guard from 1965 until 1972. He received his welding certification from Northeast Iowa Community College and following his education he worked at the Nuclear Power Plant in Byron, Illinois. In 1986, Al started the Cedar Rapids Area Steamatic Franchise, which he owned and operated until he retired in November 2016.
Al married Sharyn Richey, on July 12, 1969, at St. Anthony Church in Dubuque, Iowa. They were the parents of four children before the couple went their separate ways while remaining friends.
Al was a generous man who enjoyed life and helped others to appreciate life as well. He was an advocate for those with disabilities as he served on the board of ARC of East Central Iowa for several years. In his earlier years, Al loved archery and hunting. He was an avid fisherman and New York Yankees fan throughout his life.
Al had a deep love for his family and knew the value of keeping everyone close to each other. He loved to spend time and share his talents. Al was a gifted cook and found pleasure in bringing his family and friends together around his kitchen with the many dishes that he created. He had the ability to attract people and was blessed with many wonderful friends that were like family to him.
Al was a good man of devout faith. He attended Mass regularly and held firm to the teachings of the Holy Catholic Church. Over the last decade, Al dedicated much time to Eucharistic Adoration at St. Patrick's Parish in Cedar Rapids. This devotion served to deepen his faith and drew him very close to the Lord. He was blessed to receive the final Sacraments and passed away with his loving family praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet at his bedside along with several songs. Al was surrounded by his loved ones at the end of his journey and will forever be missed.
He is survived by his children, James (Beverly) Gieseman of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Kristine (Mike) White of Bernard, Iowa, Richard Gieseman of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Laura (Robert) Donner of Dubuque, Iowa; grandchildren; former spouse, Sharyn Gieseman of Dubuque; and many nieces and nephews.
Al was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie; brothers, Joe, Bob, Ray, and Don; and infant sister Dorothy Giesaman.
The family sends a special thank you to Dr. Boyle, Dr. Ghosh and staff, along with the staff of the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.
Source: Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Home, Belle Plaine, Iowa
Albert L. Gieseman, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at the Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha, Iowa, following his courageous battle with cancer. Memorial Mass at St. Patrick's Church, Cedar Rapids, with Father Ivan Nienhaus officiating.
Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque, Iowa, with Father Steve Garner officiating. Burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Iowa, with military honors.
Al was born on June 1, 1940, the son of Marjorie (Bushman) Gieseman in Dubuque, Iowa. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and Loras Academy in Dubuque.
Al served in the Iowa National Guard from 1965 until 1972. He received his welding certification from Northeast Iowa Community College and following his education he worked at the Nuclear Power Plant in Byron, Illinois. In 1986, Al started the Cedar Rapids Area Steamatic Franchise, which he owned and operated until he retired in November 2016.
Al married Sharyn Richey, on July 12, 1969, at St. Anthony Church in Dubuque, Iowa. They were the parents of four children before the couple went their separate ways while remaining friends.
Al was a generous man who enjoyed life and helped others to appreciate life as well. He was an advocate for those with disabilities as he served on the board of ARC of East Central Iowa for several years. In his earlier years, Al loved archery and hunting. He was an avid fisherman and New York Yankees fan throughout his life.
Al had a deep love for his family and knew the value of keeping everyone close to each other. He loved to spend time and share his talents. Al was a gifted cook and found pleasure in bringing his family and friends together around his kitchen with the many dishes that he created. He had the ability to attract people and was blessed with many wonderful friends that were like family to him.
Al was a good man of devout faith. He attended Mass regularly and held firm to the teachings of the Holy Catholic Church. Over the last decade, Al dedicated much time to Eucharistic Adoration at St. Patrick's Parish in Cedar Rapids. This devotion served to deepen his faith and drew him very close to the Lord. He was blessed to receive the final Sacraments and passed away with his loving family praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet at his bedside along with several songs. Al was surrounded by his loved ones at the end of his journey and will forever be missed.
He is survived by his children, James (Beverly) Gieseman of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Kristine (Mike) White of Bernard, Iowa, Richard Gieseman of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Laura (Robert) Donner of Dubuque, Iowa; grandchildren; former spouse, Sharyn Gieseman of Dubuque; and many nieces and nephews.
Al was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie; brothers, Joe, Bob, Ray, and Don; and infant sister Dorothy Giesaman.
The family sends a special thank you to Dr. Boyle, Dr. Ghosh and staff, along with the staff of the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.
Source: Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Home, Belle Plaine, Iowa
Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque, Iowa, with Father Steve Garner officiating. Burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Iowa, with military honors.
Al was born on June 1, 1940, the son of Marjorie (Bushman) Gieseman in Dubuque, Iowa. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and Loras Academy in Dubuque.
Al served in the Iowa National Guard from 1965 until 1972. He received his welding certification from Northeast Iowa Community College and following his education he worked at the Nuclear Power Plant in Byron, Illinois. In 1986, Al started the Cedar Rapids Area Steamatic Franchise, which he owned and operated until he retired in November 2016.
Al married Sharyn Richey, on July 12, 1969, at St. Anthony Church in Dubuque, Iowa. They were the parents of four children before the couple went their separate ways while remaining friends.
Al was a generous man who enjoyed life and helped others to appreciate life as well. He was an advocate for those with disabilities as he served on the board of ARC of East Central Iowa for several years. In his earlier years, Al loved archery and hunting. He was an avid fisherman and New York Yankees fan throughout his life.
Al had a deep love for his family and knew the value of keeping everyone close to each other. He loved to spend time and share his talents. Al was a gifted cook and found pleasure in bringing his family and friends together around his kitchen with the many dishes that he created. He had the ability to attract people and was blessed with many wonderful friends that were like family to him.
Al was a good man of devout faith. He attended Mass regularly and held firm to the teachings of the Holy Catholic Church. Over the last decade, Al dedicated much time to Eucharistic Adoration at St. Patrick's Parish in Cedar Rapids. This devotion served to deepen his faith and drew him very close to the Lord. He was blessed to receive the final Sacraments and passed away with his loving family praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet at his bedside along with several songs. Al was surrounded by his loved ones at the end of his journey and will forever be missed.
He is survived by his children, James (Beverly) Gieseman of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Kristine (Mike) White of Bernard, Iowa, Richard Gieseman of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Laura (Robert) Donner of Dubuque, Iowa; grandchildren; former spouse, Sharyn Gieseman of Dubuque; and many nieces and nephews.
Al was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie; brothers, Joe, Bob, Ray, and Don; and infant sister Dorothy Giesaman.
The family sends a special thank you to Dr. Boyle, Dr. Ghosh and staff, along with the staff of the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.
Source: Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Home, Belle Plaine, Iowa
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