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Johnny Gisi
John “Johnny� Gisi, age 83, of New Rockford, ND, died Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford, North Dakota.
Johnny was born July 14, 1927, at home in New Rockford township to John and Fannie (Glaser) Gisi. He attended grade school in New Rockford township and Tiffany township, and lived with his parents northeast of New Rockford until they moved to a farm in Tiffany township east of New Rockford. Johnny was united in marriage to Viola Gjestvang on April 2, 1951, and farmed the family farm until their retirement in 1988, when they moved to New Rockford, then continued to help his son John on the farm as long as he could. Johnny moved into Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd on July 1, 2010. He was a member of the St. John’s Catholic Church his entire life. As a young man Johnny worked as a sheep shearer and was a fiddle player in several bands. He enjoyed hunting with his sons, grandson, and friends until the age of 82, and enjoyed ice fishing, listening to music, playing the fiddle, being with his family, and working on the farm. Survivors include his wife Viola, 7 children: Sandi Nilson, Tempe, AZ; Judy (Tom) Smith, Eaton, CO; Julie (Orley) Sinkler, Queen Creek, AZ; John B. (Janine) Gisi, New Rockford; Philip (Patricia) Gisi, Grand Forks, ND; David Gisi, Sparks, NV; and Rita (Robert) Lewton, Bowman, ND; 15 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren; 4 sisters-in-law Gladys Carlson, Luanne Johnson, Glenna Gjestvang all of New Rockford, and Lillian Gisi, Rochert, MN; 2 brother-in-laws Arnold (Audrey) Gjestvang, Washburn, ND; Marlin (Linda) Gjestvang, Westminster, CO; and many nieces and nephews. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Rita O’Conner; two brothers, George and William; in-laws Ivar and Helen Gjestvang; sisters-in-law Sunneva Gisi and Alice Erman; brothers-in-law Delvaine Gjestvang, Clifford Erman , Freddy Carlson and Curtis Johnson; a niece, Samantha Erman; and nephews Ronnie Gjestvang and Axel Peterson. FUNERAL SERVICE: St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford, ND DATE AND TIME: Monday, November 22, 2010 at 10:30AM BURIAL: St. John's Cemetery, New Rockford, ND |
Posted Condolences:
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Name: Melanie oconnor
Message: I am very sorry to hear of uncle Johnny passing. I have wonderful memories spending summers on the farm with him and the family. He always made me feel welcome to his home. I will miss him
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Name: Mike and Ginger
Date: 11/22/10
Message: Phil, Trish and familiy members
We are very sorry for your loss. We hope that the gathering of family members will help to ease your sorrow and that you will recall many pleasant stories of your dad from the past.
You are in our prayers.
Mike and Ginger Voglewede
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Name: Norma Myers and Tyler
Date: Nov 21, 2010
Message: Phil, Trish, and Family - Our sincere sympathy to all of you. John will be honored each day in how you live and who you are. Please know we have you in our thoughts and our prayers.
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Name: Connie & Bill Connolly
Date: November 19, 2010
Message: So sorry Rita and Chris and Kayla for your loss.We do not know him, but being Chris and Kayla are my great niece and newphew, I wanted to send our condolences to you and the rest of the Gisi family.