Edwin Irvin Giese

Edwin Irvin Giese was born, raised and schooled in Max, North Dakota. He joined the Army in 1944, serving with the 82nd Airborne as a Paratrooper. After his service in 1946 he came to Portland, Oregon, there he joined the Portland Cement Masons Local 555 and worked as a mason for over 40 years. Later he met Roz Powell and they were married February 14, 1993 in Milwaukie, Oregon. Edwin was an honorary member of SEIU Local 503, a member of Milwaukie Elks Lodge #2032 since 1957 and an ardent Blazer fan. He is survived by his wife, Roz; son, Larry Giese; daughter, Sandra Colvin; six step-children; brother, Rueben Giese; 19 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister. A funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 13th at Stehn Family Chapels Milwaukie Tribute Center, 2906 SE Harrison St. Milwaukie, OR followed by a reception at Milwaukie Elks Lodge, Milwaukie, OR. Private interment will be held at Willamette National Cemetery. The family suggests remembrances in his memory to the Milwaukie Elks Lodge or Milwaukie Center in care of the funeral home.