James "Jim" E. Giesmann

James “Jim” E. Giesmann, of O Fallon, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Doris E. Giesmann; cherished son of Thelma and the late Damon Giesmann; devoted father of Craig (April) Giesmann and Chad (Miranda) Giesmann; loving grandfather of Jeffrey (Haley) Giesmann, Justin Giesmann, Joshua Giesmann, Ava Giesmann, Grant Giesmann and the late Cole Giesmann; dear brother of Sherry (Leroy) Meyer, Dennis (Pamela) Giesmann, Tina (Bob) Phillips, dear brother-in-law of Norma (the late Walter) Hoff, Bert (Gloria) Mueller, Larry (Sharon) Mueller, Martha (the late Gene) Fields and Brenda (Dennis) Maher; Jim was a beloved nephew, uncle, cousin and friend to many.

Jim proudly and honorably served in the United States Army. He was a member of Assumption Catholic Church for over 50 years, Knights of Columbus – 3^rd Degree – Council #2269 where he was selected knight of the year, and VFW Post #5077.  He was actively involved in the larger civic community and was honored as Man of the Year by the City of O’Fallon in 1995.

Jim loved hunting, fishing, scuba diving, and most of all traveling with the love of his life Doris.  Jim was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorials may be made in Jim’s name to Assumption Catholic Church in O'Fallon, MO, or St Jude's Children's Hospital.