Steven Gieschen Obituary

Steven J. Gieschen, 37, of Fond du Lac, died Wednesday, November 06, 2002, at his home after a courageous 6-year battle with melanoma. He was born June 25, 1965, in Fond du Lac, the son of Arlin A. and Peggy A. Comello Gieschen. On May 16, 1998, he married Nickie A. Sampson in Fond du Lac, after being together with her since May of 1990.

Steven was a member of Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was employed by We Energies as a lineman out of West Bend for the past 10 years. He was a member of Electrical Workers Union Local #2150. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He especially enjoyed playing catch with his son, Hayden, and spending time with his daughter, McKenna.

Surviving are his wife, a son, Hayden (9), a daughter, McKenna (4), both at home, his father, Arlin A. Gieschen, of North Fond du Lac, a brother, Kenneth S. (Tina) Gieschen, of Waterloo, WI, his grandparents, Sigurd “Sig” (Dena) Gieschen, of North Fond du Lac, and an aunt, Winnoka G. Nelson, of Prescott, AZ. He is further survived by his father and mother-in-law, Neil P. (Lupe) Sampson of North Fond du Lac, two sisters-in-law, Lisa Sampson of North Fond du Lac and Sherrie Sampson of Oshkosh, a brother-in-law, Patrick (Melinda)Sampson of Fond du Lac, four nieces, a nephew, and a nephew-to-be. His mother, his maternal grandmother, Evelyn Nelson, and paternal grandparents preceded him in death.

Visitation for Mr. Steven J. Gieschen will be on Sunday, November 10, 2002, from 4 to 8 pm at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Monday, November 11, 2002, at 1:30 pm at Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church. Visitation at the church on Monday will be from 12:30 pm until the time of services. The Rev. Stuart Zak will officiate and cremation will follow traditional services. A memorial has been established. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.Legacy.com

He was devoted to his wife and family and will be deeply missed.