Raymond Ernst Gieringer
He was born October 31, 1925, in Milwaukee to the late Robert and Rose (Heinzmann) Gieringer. Ray was 
a graduate of Marquette University, earning a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Juris Doctor of Law degree. He served his country in the U.S. Naval Reserves during World War II. On November 20, 1948, Ray married the love of his life, Marion Lois Severson, in Milwaukee. Throughout his career, he practiced law both privately and in public service. Raymond was also president of the Giant Grip Manufacturing Company in Oshkosh, a commercial drop forge company, that he ran with his brother. He then was the secretary/treasurer and founder of Omro Gear & Machine until he became Adams County Judge. Ray also had a family interest in Bula-Gieringer Farms and, until recently, was still active as a partner in CETS, LLC (Controlled Environment Technology Systems).
Ray served as Past Master of the Winneconne Lodge 186 Masons, was a member of the Adams Lodge, and the Tripoli Shrine. He was grateful to have been part of a WWII Honor Flight. Ray was also a licensed pilot, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and traveling. He especially looked forward to Sunday night pot roast meals with his family.
Ray’s family was his pride and joy and they include: his wife of 68 years, Marion Gieringer, of Adams; their children, Jill (Michael) Edwards, of Adams; Mark Gieringer, of Coloma; Susan Bradford, of Oshkosh; Kris (Randal Jr.) Coakley, of Oshkosh; grandchildren, Randal Coakley III, of Chicago; Kimberly Coakley (Tim) McCue, of St. Charles, Illinois; Erin Edwards (Adrian) Calvin, of Oshkosh; Alan (Kristin) Bradford, of New Berlin; Heather Gieringer, of San Antonio, Texas; Jeffrey (Becky) Edwards, of Kimberly; Elizabeth Bradford, of Denver, Colorado; Tyler Coakley, of Oshkosh; Morgan Coakley, of Chicago; Jonathon Gieringer, of DePere; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Callahan, and Brady McCue, of St. Charles, Illinois; Payton and Ryan Coakley, of Park Ridge, Illinois; Preston and Alyssa Calvin, of Oshkosh; Carson and Brady Bradford, of New Berlin; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Along with his parents, Ray was also preceded in death by three brothers and a sister, Robert, Walter, and Arthur Gieringer, and Erna Hauser.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Saturday, March 18, 2017, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home 904 E. Main St. Winneconne. Services will follow at 1:00 p.m.
A memorial in Ray’s name will be established for the Shriners Hospital for Children and may be directed to Mueller Funeral Home, 904 E. Main St., Winneconne, WI 54986.
Ray’s family wishes to thank the staffs of Liberty Village, Tomah Hospice Touch, Aurora Hospice, and Clarity Care for their care, and Roseberry’s and Mueller Funeral Homes for their assistance to family.
The family also thanks their friends for all the love and support they have shown over the years.
If you wish, please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.
So very sorry to read this. Gods blessings on your family.
What a great judge he was he will be sincerely missed by my family
All our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. Sending prayers.
Marion, Jill, Mark, Sue, and Kris. May you find comfort in your memories and time. God bless you all. Dennis and Judy Allen
I extend my sympathy to the entire Gieringer family. Ray helped me a great deal when I first graduated from law school. It was always a pleasure to appear before him, and a greater pleasure to have a few cocktails together after court! Ray was a good judge. Always fair. May he rest in peace.
Marion. Jill, Mark, Susie and Kris- My heart goes out to each of you in your loss. I know you all have wonderful memories so please hang on to each one. You are a very close family so lean on each other . It helps in the hard times. Love you guys.
Dear Marion, Jill, Mark, Susie, Kris & Families,
So sorry to here of Judge Gieringers passing. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Sincerely,
Pat Sorensen
sorry for your loss may all the good times bring smiles on your faces at this time of sorrow
To the Gieringer family, so sorry for the loss of your Dad, as I grew up in Adams your Dad was respected in the community and remember your folks from Skyline.
Deepest sympathy to the Gieringer family, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark and family……Sorry for the loss of Dad…..He will be missed by all who knew him. He always had a good word for you when you met. Knew him for many years and please know that he is special to many.
Marion and family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Raymond was a great part of our lives. He was a joy and privilege to work for. We will always
think of him with a smile.
My condolences to all of you. I always enjoyed Ray’s legal “war stories.”
Our deepest sympathy to all the family and what beautiful memories you are left with. Thinking of you all.
Jill, Mark, Susie and Kris,
Very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. May you all be comforted by your many good memories and the nearness of family.
Thank you for allowing us to care for Ray. He was a neat guy, and I am sure will be truly missed. Our sincere condolences.
~ Angie Fuller, NP with TMH Hospice Touch
Condolences to the Gieringer family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Very sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear of Ray’s death. Your in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace.
I am privileged to have known Judge Gieringer. Our sympathy to the family.
Sorry for your loss.
Condolences to the whole Gieringer family for your loss, was fortunate enough to spend some quality time with Ray at the Moundview Golf Course 50 th aniversary banquet a year or so ago. He will alway have a special place in my heart, and will be missed by everyone who knew him.
So sorry on your loss. Hold your memories close and comfort each other with your memories. May God, family and friends comfort you