Elizabeth (Betty) Giese's Obituary
Elizabeth (Betty) Giese
RACINE—Elizabeth (Betty) Giese, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2014.
Elizabeth was born on August 5, 1930 to the late Robert and Alice (nee: Reed) Wiseman in Wilmette, Illinois.
Elizabeth was united in marriage to Richard Giese on June 6, 1952. She worked for the Racine Unified School District for many years.
Elizabeth was a member of First Church of God on Lathrop Avenue. She enjoyed cooking, baking, volunteering in the schools after retirement, and spending time with her granddaughter.
Elizabeth will be dearly missed by her son, Brian (Penny) Giese; granddaughter, Rachel Giese; sister, June (Donald ) Spaulding; brother, Robert William (Marcia) Wiseman; and many other nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Giese; son, Charles Michael Giese; daughter, Mary Alice Giese Nelson; and sister, Roberta Luehrs.
A memorial service will be held at Wilson Funeral Home at 11:00 Am on Thursday, December 4, 2014. Pastor Patrick Schultz will officiate. The public may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Memorials may be directed to Hospice Alliance, located at 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158.
The family would like to give special thanks to Sally for her compassionate care and companionship with Elizabeth, and to the Hospice Alliance Care Team—Dawn, Jessica and Father Terry.
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