Robert I. Van Giesen, 66, of Adams, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

 

A memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church, 603 Oak St., Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. A celebration of his life will follow at the Grand Marsh Community Center, 627 Mason St., Grand Marsh, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 28, 1958, Robert was a skilled and dedicated construction worker. He was also a proud member of the Midwest Van Club in Chicago, where he found friendship and camaraderie.

Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Malek; father, Casey Malek; brother, David Van Giesen; grandmother, Edna Pongetti; brother-in-law: Allen Baker, and several beloved aunts and uncles. The youngest of seven, he is survived by his siblings, Dionetta Baker, Michael (Ruth) Van Giesen, Gertrude (Daniel) Ferge, Edna (Scott) Dickens, and Karl (Cathie) Van Giesen, along with many cherished nieces and nephews.

Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences and further details can be found at www.roseberrys.com.