Bruce O. Giessel, age 71, of Friendship, WI lost his battle with lung cancer on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at the Villa Pine Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Suzanne; a brother, James of Virginia; three sisters: Geraldine, Marilyn, and Dawn, all of Forest County, Wisconsin; further survived by nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlie and Ruby Giessel and his brother, Marvin Giessel.
Bruce was a railroader who started his career in Madison, WI with Chicago Northwestern in 1969. In 1983, he transferred to Adams and continued working for the Chicago Northwestern and Union Pacific. He retired in 2001. Bruce enjoyed hunting and fishing, and over the years he raised Springer Spaniels and exhibited show cats.
As Bruce requested, a private family service will be held at Roseberrys Funeral Home.
So very sorry to hear of Bruces passing. He was a great neighbor and always so kind and helpful to my boys and I.
very sorry to see of Bruce’s passing.
Always fun to work with on the old West Allis job. Bruce was one of the good guys
Suzanne,
Sorry for your loss.
Suzanne,
We are very sorry for your loss.
I’ll remember Bruce when I’m down by the trout stream.
Suzanne, we are so sorry for your loss.
i am so sorry for your loss. he fought a great fight. he was always very kind to me and i am saddend to hear of his passing