Jerry “Gig” Giesler, 77, Jasper

Jerry “Gig” Giesler, 77, of Jasper, passed away at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the Heart-to-Heart Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana, after a valiant fight with cancer for over 13 years.

Jerry was born in Huntingburg, Indiana, on August 15, 1948, to Carl “Bud” and Wilma (Brown) Giesler.  He married Carol “Mamie” Mehringer on November 8, 1997, in Evansville, Indiana.

He was a 1966 graduate of Jasper High School, where he lettered in baseball. He was on the Jasper Little League, Pony League, and Legion League. He then played for the Jasper Reds. He all-starred on several teams. After high school, he graduated from Lockyear’s Business College. 

He had worked at Kimball for 25 years.

Jerry was a proficient builder and woodworker, enjoyed golfing, fishing, mowing on his John Deere tractor, and spending time with family, friends, and his dogs, Scotty and Squirt.  In addition, he was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

He is survived by his wife, Carol “Mamie” Giesler of Jasper; one daughter, Jana Fontanez of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; one son, Brad Giesler of Santa Claus; two stepsons, Graham C. Gordon of Jasper and Grant C. Gordon and significant other, Mike Fisch of Chandler, Ariz.; and two granddaughters, Sophia and Olivia Fontanez.

Preceding him in death are one son, Brandon Giesler; one stepson, Corey Gordon; a brother, Carl C. “Junie” Giesler; and one sister, Emily Rasche.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Jerry “Gig” Giesler will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, Indiana.

A Memorial Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heart-to-Heart Hospice in Evansville.

Condolences can be shared at www.becherkluesner.com.