William G. Griesbacher

William G. (Bill) Griesbacher 90 passed away January 23, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Bill was born February 6, 1933, in Evansville to the late Carl and Marie Griesbacher. Bill attended Assumption Grade School where he was selected by the first Bishop of the Diocese of Evansville, Bishop Joseph Grimmelsmann, to be his page. He was also a member of the Society of the Knights of the Altar.

With his catholic education being very important to Bill, he worked at Kroger’s Grocery to assist with his tuition at Mater Dei, where he graduated in 1951.

After high school, Bill joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Bainbridge, MD and served as a naval draftsman. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he attended Purdue University and studied Mechanical Engineering. Bill was first hired by International Steel and then went on to work for Alcoa for 27 years, retiring in 1993 as a Design Group Supervisor.

Bill married Paula June Woeltz in Paducah, KY in September 1961 and the couple had three children.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Marie Griesbacher; brother, Carl Griesbacher and sister, Carol Williams.

Bill is survived by his wife of 62 years Paula June, whom he referred to as PJ; his son, William (Cathy) of Newburgh; daughters, Ann Crane (Mark) of Boonville, Mary Wedertz (Rob) of Virginia Beach, VA; his grandchildren, Kristin Griesbacher (fiancé Bailey Groth) of Lake Bluff, IL, Kyle Griesbacher of Madison, WI, Mackenzie Gaw of Boonville, Alexis Ferreira (Matt) of Chandler, Egan Wedertz of Washington, D.C., Dreyden Wedertz of Fitchburg, WI, Augustus Wedertz and Anneliese Wedertz both of Virginia Beach, VA; great grandchildren, Moxen Gaw, Lettie Jo Ferreira, Mack Ferreira, and many nieces and nephews.

Bill was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church before moving to Newburgh where he joined St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in 1975. He volunteered many hours for the church he loved including as President of St. Vincent DePaul, serving the school children food in the cafeteria, being an usher at church and help clean Mother Theresa’s.

Family and Faith were important to Bill. When he was not volunteering, he enjoyed the family vacations to St. George Island to celebrate their anniversaries. He loved boating, playing tennis, a good round of golf (where he was a past member at Rolling Hills), woodworking and spending time in his plant beds where he demonstrated masterful gardening skills caring for his nearly seventy-two roses. Bill was a great lover of music, and while he was in the Navy, he and his friends started an acapella quartet, The Four Bills, in which he sang lead. Bill and Paula also loved attending the Evansville Philharmonic.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday February 5, 2024, at Alexander Funeral Home, 5333 State Road 261, Newburgh, IN with a Memorial Service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 625 Frame Road, Newburgh, IN, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial with Father Dusty Burns officiating. Military rites will be held graveside.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Ascension St. Vincent Hospital and Rehab, Heart to Heart Hospice (specifically Laura and Megan), Dr. Michael Titzer, Dr. Michael Miller of Ascension Medical Group Oncology/Hematology, Dr. Mark Meyers, Dr. Michelle Boger, Dr. Eric Troop, Dr. Mariellen Dentino and many other physicians and nurses for his excellent care.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Wounded Warrior Project, St. Jude and Shriners Childrens Hospitals. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNewburghChapel.com.