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Danny Edward Giessel, age 49, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010, in his home at 2566 County Road Z, Friendship, WI.

Memorial services will be 4:00 p.m.  on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the Roseberry's Funeral Home in

Friendship, Wisconsin.   Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate.   Friends may call at Roseberrys Funeral Home on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service.   

Following the service, friends are then invited to the Cedar Shack for food and continued fellowship with the family.

Danny was born September 13, 1961 in Friendship, Wisconsin to Clyde and Bernice (Pflughoeft) Giessel Jr. He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1980.  Dan married Gina Nornberg on June 6, 1981, this marriage ended in divorce after 19 years. Two children, Matthew David and Jessica Ann were born to this union. Danny married Julie Davis on February 11, 2004, this marriage ended in divorce on March 11, 2010.   

Danny was a gifted and talented carpenter.  He was a member of North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters Union Local 314.  Dan worked for various construction contractors throughout the State of Wisconsin.  Some of his proudest accomplishments in his career were being the foreman in the construction of the Madison�s Overture Center, Monona Terrace Hilton, and Loraine Condominiums in Madison, among others.  Most recently, Danny was co-owner of DJ's Bar & Grill in White Creek, WI. 

Danny enjoyed spending time at his river land, camping with his family, hunting, fishing, and playing horseshoes.  His children and grandchildren were the highlight of his life and he was very proud of their accomplishments in life.  Danny always looked forward to hosting the lawnmower races at DJ's in the spring and fall.   

Danny was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Giessel Jr.; grandfather, Clyde Giessel Sr.; grandmother, Madeline Werner; grandfather, Elmer Pflughoeft; grandmother, Gertrude Pflughoeft. 

Survivors:

   Son:  Matthew D. Giessel of Portage, Wisconsin

   Daughter:  Jessica (Michael) Little of Virginia Beach, VA

   Granddaughter:  Alexis Little of Virginia Beach, VA

   Mother:  Bernice �Brownie� Giessel of Adams, Wisconsin

   Sister:  Diane Osborn of Adams, Wisconsin

   Brother:  Alan Giessel of Friendship, Wisconsin

   Nephew:  Chase (Elizabeth) Giessel-Plentywolf of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

   Nephew:  Heath Anderson of Adams, Wisconsin

   Nephew:  Trevor Giessel of Whitewater, Wisconsin

   Nephew:  Cole Osborn of Adams, Wisconsin

   Great-Nephew:  Chase Plentywolf of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. 

Roseberry's Funeral Home is assisting the family.  Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information. 

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Roseberry's Funeral Home & Crematory

512 Main St. (PO Box 620)

Friendship, WI 53934  

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