Eugene Harry Giessel, age 86 of Tilleda, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014 in Appleton. Born on May 31, 1928 in the Town of Seneca, he was the son of the late Helmuth and Amanda (Tews) Giessel. After graduating from high school, Eugene enlisted with the United States Army and served his country during the Korean War. Other than his years in service, Eugene lived his entire life in the Town of Seneca where he worked for Tilleda Hardware for more than 50 years. On June 13, 1964 he was united in marriage to Florence Wudstrack in the Town of Grant. Eugene was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda where he served as an usher and on the church council. In his free time he enjoyed gardening, piling wood, and collecting coins. Eugene is survived by: his wife, Florence; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Otto and Rosie Wudstrack of Tigerton, Judy Wudstrack of Green Bay, Edward and Susann Wudstrack of Marion, Leo and Joyce Wudstrack of Tigerton, LeRoy and Susan Wudstrack of Tigerton and Steven and Eldora Whitehouse of Two Rivers. Eugene was preceded in death by: his parents; 2 brothers, Arlie and James; 6 sisters, Vernie, Mona, Ruth, Lillian, June, Betty; and 2 brothers-in-law, Lawrence and Harold Wurdstrack. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, June 27, 2014 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda with the Rev. Melinda Shriner officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Military Rites conducted by Gresham American Legion Post #390. Visitation will held at the church on Friday from 11:00am until the time of the service.