Donald J. Giesing
Donald J. Giesing age 71, formerly of Briarwood Court and Maple Terrace in Quincy, died on Sunday,
December 7, 2014 in Timber Point Health Care Center, Camp Point, IL. Don was born November 30, 1943 in Quincy, a son of Robert A. and Leona C. (Benoff) Giesing.
Don had been active in the Boy Scouts and he had won several medals participating in the Special Olympics . He was known for always having a smile and he loved to dance.
Survivors include his siblings: William “Bill” Giesing (wife Marge, deceased) of Quincy, Richard “Dick” Giesing (wife Mary Margaret) of Springfield, John “Jack” Giesing (wife Terri) of Crystal Lake, and Elizabeth “Betty” Novelli (husband Frank) of Melrose Park. Many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews also survive.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, a brother. Robert Giesing and his wife Kate, and a sister, Maureen Giesing.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday , December 13, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 11:00 a.m. in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:30 until the time of services at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Timber Point Health Care Center Activities Fund at 205 E Spring St, Camp Point, IL 62320.
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I had the privilege of helping Donnie over the last few years. I have never met a more kind hearted soul then him. I can remember him just dancing around the house and joking he was always so happy and could instantly bring a smile to anyone’s face. Heaven has truly gained another angel. He will always be in my heart and I will cherish the memories I have of him. May god be with his family as they deal with their loss.
Betty Ann and family please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of great loss. I haven’t seen Donny for many years but remember him well when we lived on 24th Street and you lived on Chestnut across from the tennis courts. Always such a happy young man. God Bless.
I grew up directly acrossed 17th from Mrs Giesing and Donnie. I remember playing board games with him. He was always happy and had a smile on his face. I wish him peace and my sympathy to all of his loved ones.
Dear Family – I’m sorry for your loss. I used to mow grass for Leona when Don was still home and we would visit. I wish you peace.