Frank William Giesber

We celebrate the life of Frank William Giesber, 78, who died peacefully on Feb. 15. Frank was with his wife of 53 years, Faith Elaine (Kern) Giesber, in Seguin. Frank is lovingly honored by Elaine and their two daughters, Rachel Clingman and Jennifer Hoxie; his sister Shirley (Tootsie) Tiedt; grandchildren Alex, Carson, William and Sarah; the TLU Community and many friends. Frank was born June 22, 1937, in La Grange to Ruth Loessin and George Henry Giesber. He enjoyed La Grange High School where he was senior class present and sports editor for the Fayette County and surrounding town newspapers. He and Elaine met at Texas Lutheran College (now University), where her parents had attended school, and he proposed in 1961 so that she would return to Seguin instead of leaving for Africa on a missionary trip. Frank actively followed sports and politics, and he dedicated his life to his family and to higher education. After graduating from TLU in 1959, he obtained a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law and worked as County attorney for Fayette County for three years before returning to TLU as a professor and UT as a graduate student, obtaining a PhD in Economics. Frank was proud of his long tenure with TLU, as a professor (1966-2002) and Academic Dean (1977-1981). He served as pre-law advisor and created the economics curriculum that led to an economics major. He loved teaching and enjoyed close relationships with his colleagues and students. The family will host a memorial service at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21 at the Chapel of the Abiding Presence at Texas Lutheran University followed by a reception. There is a on-line page with Lux Funeral Home, www.luxfhcares.com, to share memories and notes with the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Frank Giesber Scholarship Fund at TLU or to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church in Seguin. Lux Funeral Home in New Braunfels is in charge of arrangements.