Alvina Giese

Alvina I. Giese, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at the Colonial Center in Colby, with her family cherishing every moment with her until her death. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 10, 2021, at Peace Lutheran Church, Town of Frankfort. The Rev. Jeff Tarras presided. Interment was held in the church cemetery. Family and friends were welcomed from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service Monday at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements.

Alvina was born on May 1, 1930, the daughter of Otto and Anna Mielke in the Town of Frankfort. Her dad and mom lived on and owned their own farm. She graduated from Colby High School in 1948. On August 27, 1949, Alvina was united in marriage to William “Bill” Giese at Peace Lutheran Church in the Town of Frankfort, where she was a member all her life.

Alvina and Bill were dairy farmers for 32 years in the Town of Frankfort until their son took over the farm in 1982. They bought a house not far from the farm. Alvina loved her flower beds and gardening. She loved watching all the different birds come to the feeders. She was a Sunday school teacher, active in Ladies Aid at Peace Church. She was a member of the Marathon County Homemakers and met in homes for Farm Bureau meetings.

They both were very active in the Steam Engine Show. Where she served the meals and took care of the kitchen. She enjoyed the early mornings, serving food to the people getting the show ready. Alvina’s husband died August 6, 2014. The house was sold and she moved to Stratford in an apartment until she could not care for herself. She briefly moved to Colby Assistant Living and then to Colonial Center, until she passed away. Alvina is survived by a daughter, Ellen (David) Syring- their children: Jason Syring, Jeremiah Syring and Joshua (Hunna) Syring - their children: Brock and Emma, Tina (Larry) Holzhuter; their children Tyler and Trevor; a son, Russell (Barbara) Giese – their children: Julie Giese and Wayne (Samantha) Giese - their son: Justin. She is further survived by her sister, Evelyn (Bud) Waldinger; three sistersin- law: Elaine Mielke, Sandy Stremer and Etola Foytek; and two brothers-in-law: Wendell Bauman and Meldon Giese.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; her sisters: Anita Bauman and Betty Boehm; a brother, Albert Mielke; and sisters-in-law: Noreen Giese, Lorinda (Robert) Erickson and Pat Giese.

We all love her and will miss her dearly.

Alvina’s family would like to thank the staff at the Colonial Center for their compassion and care she received. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

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