Jerry Lee Giesler Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jerry Lee Giesler of Monticello, Illinois, who passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Giesler and Dorothy Jean Giesler (Cain); his brother Jimmy Giesler; and his brother-in-law Lee Bensyl. He is survived by: his son Max Giesler of Ft. Wayne, IN; his grandson Haze Giesler; his sister Janice Bensyl of Monticello; his nephew Rodney Bensyl of Bloomington; his great-niece Lela Bensyl; his close friends, John and Kelly Deushane of Alpharetta, GA; his cousin Paula Chumbley; and his former wife Lisa Thompson of Ft. Wayne, IN..
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 14th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home (215 E Washington St, Monticello, IL 61856).
Memorials may be made to the Monticello Theater Association or Tatman Village.
