John Charles GIESMAN Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Charles Giesman was born to Frank and Blanche Giesman on January 16,1924 in Wentzville, Missouri. He was the 2nd of 5 boys. John grew up on the farm in which he was born and married the love of his life Mildred Dwyer in November of 1948. They had 52 amazing years together. John worked for International Harvester for many years as a machinist where he was a Union Steward. John drove a truck for Fletcher Equipment and worked for the St. Charles County Highway Department. Upon retirement, John continued his lifelong passion of farming. His garden was known by many and it was nothing for him to send visitors home with a basket filled with fresh vegetables. He cared for his goats and chickens most of his life and loved the companionship of many dogs over the years including Mary (dec) and his beloved Danny who was John’s faithful friend until the end. John is survived by his children Carolyn Shereretz (Charlie- dec), Nelson McVey (Marsha Huff), Brenda Padilla (Johnny), and Ben Giesman (Shannon nee Bell), two of his brothers Roy Giesmann and Frank Giesmann, grand children Sunny, Charlie, Jennifer, Sam, David, Julie, Paul, Kimberly, Stephannie, Callie, James, Candice, Cammi, and Madelyn, over 25 great grand children and as of this writing, 4 great great grand children. He is also survived my many nieces, nephews and loving friends. John is preceded in death by his wife Mildred nee Dwyer, his daughter Bonnie Burton nee Giesman, his grandson Jonathon Padilla, his great grandson Adrian Steinhauer, his brothers Bill Giesmann and Damon Giesmann, and his parents. Per his wishes, John will be cremated and a celebration of life will take place around June 4th in Wentzville to allow for out of town family and friends to attend. Celebration of life will be June 4th, 2022 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 at the VFW 555 Foristell Road, Wentzville, Missouri 63385 on the lower level.

John Charles GIESMAN

January 16, 1924 - March 19, 2022