Ronald R. “Bob” Giessel,
Ronald R. “Bob” Giessel, age 89, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Dimensions Living in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adams, Wisconsin. Rev. John Krebs will officiate. Interment with military honors will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery in Friendship, Wisconsin. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the church.
Bob was born January 10, 1933, in West Allis, Wisconsin to Clyde and Madeline (Gottschalk) Giessel, Sr. He moved to Adams County from Portage, WI when he was 12 years old. Following high school, Bob served in the United States Army during the Korean War before being honorably discharged.
Bob married Doneta Renner on June 15, 1963. This marriage was blessed with two children. This marriage ended in divorce.
Bob worked as a Heavy Machine Operator for over 30 years at the Adams County Highway Department. before retiring in 1998.
Bob enjoyed keeping fit by walking from one end of Main Street, starting in Adams, to Friendship and back every day. He also kept active and enjoyed the solitude while he cut wood for the winter on his 40 acres of wooded land. In the 1980’s, Bob started roller skating at Skateland in Friendship, WI & taught many area youth how to skate. He skated well into his 70’s. He supervised the A-F High School weight room while inspiring teens to lift weights. He was a member & trustee at Immanuel Lutheran Church, the American Legion Red Cloud, and Youth Commission Board. He spent many years delivering Meals on Wheels and volunteering at Villa Pines Nursing Home for Sunday Bingo. He loved spending time with his family especially celebrating various holidays and birthdays with a delicious meal and desserts.
Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Madeline S. Werner; his father & stepmother, Clyde & Millie Giessel, Sr; brother, Harold Giessel; brother & sister-in-law, Clyde & Bernice (Brownie) Giessel, Jr.; sister, Marion Short; son, Derek Giessel; and nephew, Danny Giessel.
Survivors include his daughter, Darla George (Jack), grandchildren, Dylan Giessel, Alivia Giessel, Aidan George; many nieces & nephews; and his loving companion, Vel Solchenberger.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
So very sorry for your loss. Bob was such a special person with a smile for all.
Dear Darla and Family,
It grieved us to hear about Your Dad passing away and just want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this time of sorrow.
Bobby always was shining his light in this world for all to see and lived a life for Christ Jesus! God Bless You and Comfort You.
Lennard and Heather Wilson
My prayers are with the family. Bob was such a great guy! Many good times at bowling league and tournaments. Loved seeing him walking, we always called him walking Bob. Enjoyed working with him at church especially the Thanksgiving meal. We will be missing a great guy.
So sorry for your loss of your father Darla, he always had a smile and something funny to say,then he’d laugh. I had many laughs too. You were blessed .Hugs Rest in peace Bob
Our sympathy is extended to Bob’s family. He was a very special man. Larry enjoyed working with him for many years.
Ray and I send our condolences and prayers to all who loved Bob. Always kind and smiling, he will be missed.
Bob was a wonderful friend and coworker to my step-dad Paul Lueth.They worked together years ago at the Adams County Hwy Dept. He will be greatly missed.
Dear Darla and Family,
Condolences to you and yours. Though you don’t know me, I know, from the loving tributes left, that your father Ronald “Bob” was a very special kind of guy! 💕 Bob’s grandfather, Alfred Giessel, is my uncle— Alfred was an older brother to my dad August. Bob’s father, Clyde, would be my first cousin. We still live on the hilltop “home farm” (established in 1872 by Alfred’s father after he immigrated from Germany). This farm is where your great grandfather, Alfred, was born and raised. My father, August, was the sixth of eight children born to Fred and Eliza Giessel. I am the sixth of eight children born to August and Artie Giessel. I would love to get to know relatives we haven’t gotten to know through the years. May you be comforted by all the thoughts and prayers offered on your behalf.
Dear Darla and Family,
Though you don’t know me, I know, from the loving tributes left, that your father Ronald “Bob” was a very special kind of guy! 💕…. Bob’s grandfather Alfred Giessel is my uncle— he was an older brother to my dad August. Bob’s father, Clyde, would be my cousin. We still live on the “home farm” (established in 1872) where Alfred was born and raised. My father, August, was the sixth of eight children born to Fred and Eliza Giessel. I am the sixth of eight children born to August and Artie Giessel. I would love to get to know relatives we haven’t gotten to know through the years.
Bob treated me like family from the very beginning. He was a gentle and kind man, and I’m proud to have known him. My deepest condolences to his family.
So sorry to see we lost Bob. He was always quick with a smile, and I know how much the kids enjoyed skating with him. He taught several I knew, and probably helped keep trouble down at the rink. Rest in peace my friend.
Darla, thinking of you at this time. Sorry for your loss.
Sending our sincerest condolences to Bob’s family.
My condolence to the family a wonderful person to know and I feel blessed that I did
My sympathy to Bob’s family. I remember all the coffee drinking hours spent with my Dad, Jim Golden and my Dad so appreciating their friendship!
Bob taught me how to skate at skateland when my brother didn’t wanna put up with me. He was always awesome and even growing as an adult remembered me. I’m really sorry for your loss he was truly cared for.
I’m so sorry on the loss Bobs passing
May God family and friends comfort you during this time
So sorry to here about bob. knew him many years my daughter use to skate also and we would talk to him on the street when we saw him may her rest in peace he will be missed
Our sympathy to Val & to Bob’s family at this sad time. He was a nice person & did a lot to help this community. RIP Bob.
So very sorry for the families loss
So many fond memories of Bob. Loved seeing him walk the streets of Adams/Friendship. Spent time at the high school working out with him. He sure was a great guy with an awesome smile! Rest in peace.
Darla, I was very saddened to see this. Bob was a wonderful person and a pillar of the community that he served. He will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to loose a parent no matter how old you are or they are. You have my most sincere condolences dear.
Bob’s smile could.light up a room, skate floor, even just passing by each other on the morning walk. He will be missed as a pillar in the Adams -Friendship community. Condolences to his family and friends.
So very sorry for your loss. When I was a teen working at Friendship Cafe, I looked forward to him stopping in for his glass of water on his morning walk by for a quarter. He was a great man and will be deeply missed.
My sympathy to Vel and all Bob’s family.
He was certainly someone very special and
will always be remembered that way.
Deepest sympathy to all of Bob’s family, he will be missed by so many! He is now walking with Jesus in person!
Prayers for your comfort!
I am so sorry for your loss, Bob always had a smile and a kind word for all. He will be deeply missed
Dear Darla and family. I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing.I’ve known him since the early 1950’s. I remember seeing him often taking his daily walks. He was a nice person and always had a smile on his face. Please know I am thinking of you and praying for the peace that only our Father in Heaven can give you. ❤️
Lilly and I loved visiting Bob at Dimensions- his big, contagious smile was amazing. I am sorry for your loss Vel and Darla- you stood by him until the end. I hope your memories of the good times help you get through the times that you are feeling sad and lonely. Lilly is sending big, sloppy licks and kisses to you all!
Our sympathy to Bob’s Family. He was such a great guy. Enjoyed seeing him in town on his walks or when bowling.
RIP Dear Friend, Bob taught my girls to roller skate and they both are in their late 40’s. He also was an awesome volunteer at the Senior Center and a heavenly volunteer at church on numerous committees. He truly enjoyed life and served the community to the fullest It was my honor to have been a FRIEND of his. JOB WELL DONE THY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT
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So sorry for your loss. Was always great to see him walking.
Sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was such a kind, sweet man. I’m honored to have known him and to care for him during his stay at Liberty Village. Rest In Peace Bob❤️
Bob was such a nice guy to everyone. RIP BOB!
What a great friend he was. My thoughts are with the family… Friends and community with this loss. Hugs Darla!!!
My sincere condolences to Bob’s family and to you Val. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you Bob will be deeply missed.
My thoughts go out to the family. Bob was such a sweet man, and he will be greatly missed by many.
Our deepest condolences
Vel and family…..Sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He will be missed by all who knew him as
the special person he was. Will miss seeing him walk the walk thru our town. Prayers and blessings to you all.
So sorry to hear of his passing he worked with my dad at highway dept. He was a wonderful man. Prayers to those he left behind
So sorry Bob left us all. Always a big smile when you met him. RIP my friend!
So sorry Darla to hear this sad news, you all have our families deepest sympathy. Fred, Debbie, Hunter, and Ryan Renner❤🙏
I am very sorry for your loss. May God bring you comfort during this difficult time. You and your family are in our prayers.
Sorry about Bob passing, and he was a good friend.
So sorry to hear of Bobs passing. He was a one of a kind special person! He will be missed by a lot of people. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and also with Vel!
So sorry for your family’s loss my thoughts an prayers are with you all
Sorry about Bob passing.
Bob was very blessed to have found a loving companion in his later years, someone to share those walks with him & family get-togethers. He was a good man who will be missed by many. My deepest sympathies to Vel and to Bob’s family.
Rest in peace Mr Giessel.
What a great guy!! He will be missed!!
Sorry for your loss
Vel, so sorry about Bob’s passing.
So sorry for your loss,he was a great person,I will miss him.
A true gem of a person! He will be missed by many. He was a treasure of the community. You could tell he loved his family and all the celebrations. So sorry for your loss! Take care