Steven Arthur Giese, 74 was born Jan. 8, 1948 in Muscatine, IA, to Arthur FW Giese and Rita Giese. Steven died peacefully in his home with loved one's present on Oct. 3, 2022.
Steven grew up in Wilton and was the oldest and only son with four sisters. He graduated from Wilton High School and attended Muscatine Community College.
Steven made a long career working for the local telecommunication companies. He worked for Northwestern Bell, US West and Qwest Communications. Starting as a technician in 1967, later becoming an engineer and finally becoming a manager until retiring in 2003. He was also the President of SG Management Service, Inc. for 25 years.
Steven enjoyed both working on houses and watching the river. Later in life, Steven was able to combine the two together by remodeling riverside homes and watching the river after a long day's work. He also enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle and cruising around in his Jeep.
Steven leaves behind his long-time friend and soulmate Jo Ellen Giese as well as four children including Kimberly Smith, Shane Giese, Brent Giese and Johnna Cook.
Also surviving are all four of his sisters including Wilton natives Jane Clark, Lori Dawson, Loleta Miller and Ginger McGill, along with nine grandchildren including Ryan Smith, Dalton Smith, Hailey Giese, Jordan Giese, Sarah Giese, Graham Giese, Gabriel Giese, Henry Giese, Zach Cook
Steven was preceded in death by his father, Arthur FW Giese, as well as his mother, Rita Giese.
There will be a private graveside service at Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton, at a later date.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.illowacremation.com