Gieseman, Dean E.

Dean Edward Gieseman, 43, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 2, 2017. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 1 to 4 pm on Sunday, October 8, 2017, at Iles Funeral Homes Westover Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, October 9, 2017, at the same location. Private interment will be held at a later date. Dean was born August 12, 1974, in Dubuque, Iowa, to parents Robert Gieseman and Janet (Summer) Gieseman. He grew up near Dubuque and graduated from Cascade High School in 1992. He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1997 from Iowa State University. Dean was united in marriage to Julie Ferguson in Dubuque on May 13, 2000. His greatest joy, Kira, was born in Greeley, Colorado, exactly six years later, making May 13 a very special family day. In 2008, they moved back to Iowa to be closer to their families. Dean was a licensed professional engineer, working for the Trane Corporation for over 20 years as an Energy Services Engineer. He loved being outdoors--enjoying biking, running, hiking, skiing, and kayaking. He was also a craftsman who loved making furniture and building houses. He was very meticulous in every aspec...[more]

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f his life. Dean was an avid Iowa State fan. He spent hours monitoring Cyclone news, critiquing games and play calls, debating prospects with friends, and bantering with others on Cyclone Fanatic. He never missed a game or a high-five. Dean also loved playing guitar for his family, listening to music, and having a cold beer with a group of friends. Dean is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife, Julie; daughter, Kira; mother, Janet Gieseman (Robert Witzig) and father, Robert (Mary) Gieseman; siblings, Dan (Oksana) Gieseman, Jody (Sean) Williams, and Lisa (Wayne) Bergfeld; step siblings, Mark (Anita) Bausman and Cathy (Ron) Baxter; parents-in-law, Richard and Sharon Ferguson; sister-in-law, Laura (Michael) Vargas; six nieces and nephews; extended family; and many, many friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made at any Wells Fargo location directed to the Kira Gieseman Memorial. Arrangements by Iles Westover Chapel To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Dean E. Gieseman, please visit our Tribute Store. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.ilesfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Dean-E.-Gieseman/Clive-Iowa/1756855