C.R. Slim Gieser
July 14, 1946 ~ February 22, 2020
C. R. “Slim” Gieser, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020, at the age of 73. He was born July 14, 1946, in Yates Center, KS, to Orrin and Alberta Gieser. On February 11, 1966, he married Joan “Jodi” Wilhite. Survivors: wife, Jodi; daughter, Michelle (Dan) Schuur; sisters, Ann (David) Strack and Susan Gieser; grandchildren, Andrew (Lacey) Schuur, Amanda and (Cody Menke) Schuur and Tyler Schuur; great-grandchildren, Brayden, Aubrey and Harper Menke and Hudson Schuur. He was preceded in death by his parents, and grandson, Seth Schuur. Celebration of Slim’s life will be Friday, February 28, 2020, at 5:30PM at the Plum Shelter House in Sedgwick County Park. Memorial established with The Slim Gieser Memorial QSR Eagle Project, c/o Southwest National Bank, 3101 S. Seneca, Wichita, KS 67217. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.
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Sue, so very sorry. One of my favorite memories of Slim is him teasing us at your folks house. We were getting ready for our High School Graduation, remember? We, your folks included, we’re all laughing so much! Fun times.
Slim Your wings were ready but the hearts of those who loved you were not To Slims family I pray you find peace Recently I have cause to try and learn and accept this concept I hope it helps in some way Those we have loved are never really gone if we continue to say their name and hold dear the moments you shared in your heart I am so very sorry for your loss
May God comfort you, your Mom and family during this time of loss. His memory will live on with all of the things he did for others and all of the lives he touched! I remember the first time I met your Dad and invited him to Sunday School! I still smile and chuckle! I know my life is blessed for knowing him and Jodi and Michelle!
Dear Jodi, I am sorry for your loss. Slim loved working with Boy Scouts and other groups, teaching them the beauty of nature. He will be missed.
Dear Jodi I am saddened to read of the passing of your husband.
Nothing can truly express the loss of someone like Slim who came into my Scouting life and had a great influence on myself and provided me an opportunity to witness his effects on the boys he came into contact with . Comfort and healing prayers
Jodi and Michelle, so sorry to hear of Slim’s passing. I remember him as a friendly and very talented guy. May God comfort your hearts in these difficult days. I am praying for you.
Prayers for Slim and his family. I worked with him at Cessna. He was a very nice, polite man with a great sense of humor.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.