East Bridgewater – Hans H. Giesler 71, a resident of East Bridgewater for over 34 years, died Friday June 24 after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of forty-eight years to Susan (Hanrahan) Giesler.
Born in Germany Hans had moved to the United States in 1954 at the age of nine. He was raised in Randolph and was a graduate of Randolph High.
At the age of sixteen Hans became a citizen of the United States, and in 1965 he joined the Navy serving proudly during the Vietnam War from 1965-1967.
He had later continued his education attending Northeastern University.
He had been employed by the Polaroid Corporation for over thirty-two years before changing his career and serving for over eleven years as Bell Captain and Concierge, a job he truly loved, for the Hilton Hotel of Dedham.
He loved to travel and he and his wife Susan had enjoyed countless trips visiting several countries around the world. He had a true appreciation of “fine Scotch and quality cigars” but his greatest joy was his family.
In addition to his wife Susan he is survived by his loving children Hans H. Giesler, Jr and his wife Carol of San Francisco, Erik Giesler and his wife Hilary of Norfolk and Alison Gallo and her husband Gregory of East Bridgewater. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren Madeline, Meredith, Jillian, Hans H. III, Samantha and Alexander. Hans was the proud uncle of several nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be held Thursday June 30 at 9:00 AM from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in St. John Church, East Bridgewater. A private burial will be held at a later date. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday June 29 from 4:00-8:00 PM