John Gietzen Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on March 6, 2026, at the age of 77, John Gietzen of Elkhart, Indiana passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Gietzen to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gerald Gietzen (Jerry) and Kathleen Gietzen (Kay). He is survived by: his wife Sue Gietzen; his children, Chris Gietzen of Elkhart, IN, Kathy Eash (Troy) of Elkhart, IN, Maribeth Schoen of Elkhart, IN and Charlie Gietzen (Erin) of Elkhart, IN.; his grandchildren, Jared, Grant, Dakota, Alec Eash, Maddison, Collin Schoen, Cole and Landon; and his siblings, Rick Gietzen (Pat) of Grand Rapids, MI, Dave Gietzen (Julie) of Walker, MI, Tom Gietzen (Eileen) of Grand Rapids, MI, Jeanne Johnson (Joe) of Grand Rapids, MI and Craig Gietzen (Mary) of Grand Rapids, MI..
The family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Elkhart Center for Hospice Care, whose compassionate support meant so much to John and his loved ones.
