Gregory J. Gieldon

Greg left us April 16th, 2025 at age 93 to be with his God. His journey was made easier by the prayers, both past and present, of those around him and he wanted to thank everyone for their continued prayers . Greg was born to August and Marion (nee Skorzewski) Gieldon on April 7, 1932. He was the beloved husband of ﬁfty three years of the late Pauline (nee Wannemuehler) Gieldon and the loving father of the late Rosemarie (John) Moore, Frances Gieldon, Christopher (Lynn) Gieldon, Michelle (Eric) Millard and Jeanne (Jeffrey) Rasch. Greg was a proud grandpa of Nicole (Brock) Bodah, Katie Millard, Julia Rasch, Jacob (ﬁancé Sidney) Rasch and Olivia Millard and great grandpa to Boone Bodah. He was the dear brother of the late Chrystal (Henry) Boehm and uncle to Sister Pegge Boehm, Luanne (Doug) Chiraﬁssi and John (Brenda) Boehm. He was also survived by many in-laws and nieces and nephews in southern Indiana. Greg graduated from St Vincent DePaul grade school in1946 and Don Bosco high school in1950. In 1952 he proudly enlisted in the Air Force. He served a four year tour of duty during the Korean War, two years of which he was stationed in Iwakuni Japan. After the Air Force he worked as a US mail carrier where he spent 32 years delivering mail in the Morgandale area of Milwaukee’s south side and in oﬃce buildings on Plankinton Ave. in Milwaukee’s downtown. After they sold their family home, Greg and Pauline became managers at Clare Heights, senior housing on Seventh Street and Holt Ave. for six years. Greg and Pauline raised their family on Whitnall Ave. They were involved in their children’s schools and when their children showed an interest in music, with the Lake Band. As a couple they enjoyed taking long train trips, seeing much of the USA. Both Greg and Pauline took on many roles with the Charles Fidler VFW Post. Greg volunteered for many organizations over the years and for some of them he carried on the family tradition of calling bingo. He was very proud of his Polish heritage and in his ﬁnal years volunteered many hours to the Polish Center. He was a lector at St Josaphat Basilica and co-organized the South Side First Friday Club. He enjoyed taking part in the masses for the home bound televised by Heart of the Nation. Greg’s Motto: “Rather than bend our values to ﬁt the times, we need to ﬁt the times to our values.” In lieu of ﬂowers please send donations to: St. Josaphat Basilica Foundation https://thebasilicafoundation.org The Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska https://dioceseoffairbanks.org/donate Visitation will be held Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Rozga Funeral & Cremation Services - Rozga-Walloch Chapel (4309 S. 20th St, Milwaukee, WI 53221) with a Rosary Vigil at 6:30 PM. Celebration of Mass of Christian Burial Friday, April 25 at 10:30 AM at BASILICA OF ST. JOSAPHAT (601 W. Lincoln Ave.)(Please Meet at Church). Private interment Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Union Grove, WI, will take place at a later date.

Gregory J. Gieldon

April 16, 2025