NEW BAVARIA — Inez Irene Giesige, 98, of New Bavaria, died early Wednesday morning, November 27, 2013, at the Meadows of Leipsic.

Her Legacy…Inez was born January 18, 1915, in Defiance. She graduated from Defiance High School in 1932, and then attended the Mary Manse College in Toledo for two years. Inez married Richard J. Giesige and was a homemaker. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Rosary Altar Society and the Catholic Ladies of Columbia. Inez enjoyed listening to Cleveland Indian radio, bingo and gardening.

Her Family… She is survived by sons, Richard J. (Kathleen) Giesige, Ypsilanti, Mich., Thomas Giesige, Lima, Anthony “Tony” Giesige, New Bavaria; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Martha (Cletus) Wagner, Defiance, Donelda Royal, Defiance, and Arlene (Skip) Iler, Defiance. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, in November of 2001; a son, Edward Giesige; sisters, Rita Batoha, Madonna Limbach; a brother, Virgil Kunesh; and a daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Giesige.

Her Farewell Services… Friends will be received in the Zachrich Funeral Home today from 4-8 p.m., with a rosary service at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, November 30, 2013, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Bavaria, at 10:30 a.m., with Father George Wenzinger officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Contributions made in Inez’s memory should be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or a charity of your choice. Please visit www.ZachrichFuneralHome.com to leave online condolences.