OBITUARY
Herschel E. Giese
November 6, 1922 – December 6, 2011
Herschel E. Giese, age 89, of West Salem, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, IL. Herschel was born November 6, 1922 to Helen Beatrice (Bell) and William Frank Giese. He married Zella June Musgrave on March 1, 1946 in Henderson, KY. Herschel was a Corporal in the US Air Force during WWII, from 1943-1945. He was an oilfield driller, retired from AMF and also from the US Postal Service, as a rural mail carrier. He was a lifetime Cub Fan, since 1945, and has the card to prove it. He was also a lifetime member of the Edwards County VFW, Post 8222, and a member of the Olney American Legion, and also enjoyed being with fellow Veterans from the West Salem area. Herschel was preceded in death by his parents, wife, June, one daughter: Darla Akins, and one son: William Lee “Stick” Giese, one brother: Richard Giese, and a sister: June Gaede. Herschel leaves to mourn his passing, and celebrate his life, Children: Brenda (Gilbert) Barnhart of West Salem, IL, Sandy Halterman of Olney, IL, Marsha (Dean) Wiseman of Browns, IL, Teresa (Mark) Schnautz of Olney, IL, Steve (Rita) Giese of West Salem, IL, and John (Alicia) Giese of Lafayette, IN. He is also survived by 14 Grandchildren, 14 Great-grandchildren and 2 Great-great-grandchildren. Visitation for Herschel Giese will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 5 to 7 PM at Ingram Funeral Home, West Salem, IL. Funeral service will be held on Friday, December 9, 2011 at 10AM at Ingram Funeral Home, West Salem, IL. Burial will follow in the Moravian Cemetery with full military rites.Pallbearers: John Giese, Steve Giese, Mark Schnautz, Eric Wiseman, Chad Wiseman, Joe Taylor, Jared Giese, Ryker Elliot-Barnhart. Honorary Pallbearers: Dean Wiseman, Gilbert Barnhart, George Knackmus, Tom Moore, Delbert Seals, Ted McKinney. Memorials to honor Herschels’ memory may be made to: VFW Avenue of Flags, Albion, IL or Veterans’ Memorial on the West Salem Square. Ingram Funeral Home, West Salem, IL entrusted with arrangements.
Services
- Funeral Servicce Friday, December 9, 2011
REMEMBERING
Herschel E. Giese
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RECEIVE UPDATESRon Gawthorp
December 11, 2011
I am so sad to know that "Hersch" is gone. He was one swell guy. I can't think of my hometown without thinking of Herschel. He will always be an All American to me.
Larry & Bernadette Shein
December 8, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always hold special memories of Herschel in our hearts.
Donita Byford
December 8, 2011
May God send comfort and peace at this most difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Kendall Doty
December 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I'll miss seeing Herschel whenever I do make it up home. The Cubs lost a great fan.
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One of the many parades Dad marched in.
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This picture of Dad and Mom was taken at Sabrina's wedding 5-27-89
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Darla, Dad, Mom, Sandy, Teresa Brenda, Bill, Steve, John and Marsha taken 1986 at Mom and Dad's 40th
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Dad with his new Cub jacket
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This picture of Mom and Dad was taken at August 9,1997
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Dad had to be in a picture I was taking of my car.
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Dad playing around on the railroad tracks.
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Dad in his uniform. So handsome.
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Dad with Ava Christmas 2008
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Amanda and Dad
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Dad and his sister June
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Wild domino game. There were many a game played.
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Dad and Teresa taken at one of the many oil wells he worked on..
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Take at a Memorial Day salute.
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Dad, Brenda, Ryker and Steve
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Dad, Sheila, Allie and Ryan with their matching Cub shirts.
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Dad taking a nap
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Dad loved his Cub santa hat that Kim gave to him.
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John, Sandy, Marsha, Brenda, Mom and Dad
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Mom and Dad's wedding picture 3-1-1946
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This was taken at a cabin we rented at Pigeon Fordge TN 2000
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This is a picture of Mom and Dad that he carried in his wallet.
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Mom Dad and Darla
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Dad showing Matthew how to play with the see say.
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4 generations. Granny, Dad, Darla and Sabrina
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Christmas 1959. Dad, Mom, Grandma and Grandpa Musgrave, Darla
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Dad loved to fish
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Dad with one of his many dogs
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Dad and his mother Helen
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Dad and his brother Dick
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Dad throwing the shotput 1943
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Dad 1943
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Dad in his uniform 1943
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Dad with his army buddies.
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This was the second time thru the back of the garage.
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Dad loved to show everyone his cardinal toliet seat
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Dad acting like a hippie.
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Aunt Blanche, Mom and Dad taken New Year's Eve. They always had a good time.
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B-ball team 1961 Dick Miller,Harold Lynch,Gene Marks,Ted McKinney,Evertt Beehn,Mason Boewe
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Dad and Bud Raglin and Teresa. Taken after a hot game of aggravation
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Dad cooking hamburgers while John and Teresa watch.
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Dad and his bowling team
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Dad and his bowling team
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Dad's family. June, Richard, William, Herschel and Helen
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This picture of Mom and Dad's was taken at Aunt Blanche's.
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Mom and Dad when we were at Maggie Valley, NC.
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Marsha, Steve, Dad, Mom, Bill, Sandy, Brenda and Darla 1959
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Darla, Brenda, Sandy, Dad, Marsha and Mom 1957
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Dad in front of the family car.
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Dad and the mules 1936
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Dad, Mom, Bill, Teresa, Steve, Marsha and John
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Dad and Bud after a hot marble game.
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Dad and Bud having fun
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Dad and Darla in the garden.
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Dad and his cousins
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Mom and Dad taken at Red HIll State Park
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Dad and Steve April 1960
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Dad's last day as a mail carrier after 19 years. December 2 1985
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Dad in his 10 gl hat.
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Look at that snow
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John,Dad, Mom, Teresa, Steve and Bill taken at Granny Giese's November 1963
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Grandparents award for essay written by Sheila Sept 1987
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Dad, Mom, Teresa and Ryker playing putt putt golf. Taken at Maggie ValleyTN
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Dad loved to mow. He would have to tell you how to do it and my outline the yard for you.
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Dad playing the drum in the band
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Dad and his pole trick. I don't recall anyone else being able to do this.
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Mom and Dad May 1965
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Brenda, Dad and I taken Christmas 2010
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