Tex/Dennis Gieske RIP 12-27-2012

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Just talked with and old college buddy, Dennis just passed away after xmas. He was a big part of my youth/pool/johnston city/college/Tommy Spencer/Joey Gold/John Rosseau and the 60's.
Last time I saw em was at CJ's in 4/96 when earl ran the large package. He loved playin' one pocket on that 5x10 that CJ had.
Gonna miss ya Allot, glad we got ta talk this year before you left us and glad you found me in time, to all his family wish you all the best during this difficult time.

Dennis Lee Gieseke passed away on December 27, 2012 after a long battle with Inclusion Body Myositis. He was born January 18, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois. Dennis is survived by his wife, Jody, his brothers Michael and Charles, and six nieces and nephews who adored their Uncle Dennis. Dennis was an exceptional track star and football player. He played wide receiver for SIU in Carbondale, Illinois in his early years. Dennis lived in Carbondale for many years, honing his art for playing pool, and becoming a world class pool player. He met his wife, Jody Nolen Gieseke in Carbondale. They were married in 1983 and moved to Dallas, Texas, where Dennis worked for the Ben E Keith Company and American Airlines. He retired from AA in 2011. Dennis is remembered as a loving man who adored his family. His sense of humor, love and playfulness will be sorely missed by those whose lives he touched.
 
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Just talked with and old college buddy, Dennis just passed away after xmas. He was a big part of my youth/pool/johnston city/college/Tommy Spencer/Joey Gold/John Rosseau and the 60's.
Last time I saw em was at CJ's in 4/96 when earl ran the large package. He loved playin' one pocket on that 5x10 that CJ had.
Gonna miss ya Allot, glad we got ta talk this year before you left us and glad you found me in time, to all his family wish you all the best during this difficult time.

Dennis Lee Gieseke passed away on December 27, 2012 after a long battle with Inclusion Body Myositis. He was born January 18, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois. Dennis is survived by his wife, Jody, his brothers Michael and Charles, and six nieces and nephews who adored their Uncle Dennis. Dennis was an exceptional track star and football player. He played wide receiver for SIU in Carbondale, Illinois in his early years. Dennis lived in Carbondale for many years, honing his art for playing pool, and becoming a world class pool player. He met his wife, Jody Nolen Gieseke in Carbondale. They were married in 1983 and moved to Dallas, Texas, where Dennis worked for the Ben E Keith Company and American Airlines. He retired from AA in 2011. Dennis is remembered as a loving man who adored his family. His sense of humor, love and playfulness will be sorely missed by those whose lives he touched.

Bill,

I'm deeply saddened by this news and its been over 2 years. I've tried over the years to track him down. I suppose I did find him but it didn't fit for some reason. His working for American Airlines. I figured he probably moved to Chicago rather than Dallas Texas.

Now I kick myself for not going after a solid lead.

What a great guy and player.

Always missed him, Now even more.
 
Bill
I played Dennis many hours of onepocket at Rusty's in Dallas. He was well known around the Dallas pool halls in the 1980's and 90's. He was a very good player. RIP Dennis.

Bernie
 
Bill
I played Dennis many hours of onepocket at Rusty's in Dallas. He was well known around the Dallas pool halls in the 1980's and 90's. He was a very good player. RIP Dennis.

Bernie

He must have done a good job of keeping his head down. Nobody outside of where he lived seems to know just how well he played.

CJ din't remember him or he kept the secret. I asked since I knew he was down there with Island Drive like he said. It was fun watching the action come through Carbondale with both Dennis and Bill laying in the wait.
 

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