Martin J. Gieser, 74, Minot, died Thursday, February 7, 2013 in a Minot Hospital.

Martin was born October 17, 1938 at Minot, North Dakota the son of Frank and Thelma (Wemer) Gieser. He was raised at Iowa and educated at a one room school house in Taylor, ND, before returning to Minot to graduate from Minot High School in 1956.

Martin served with the ND National Guard before entering into active duty service with the US. Navy on April 23, 1957. He honorably served his country during the Cuban Missile Crisis, participated in President John F. Kennedy's funeral service and in the Vietnam War. He returned to North Dakota after receiving his honorable discharge.

Martin was once married to Mary Helen Hill. Throughout the years, he was employed at Minot White Drug in the camera department, at Swenson Furniture, Geiger Construction and at Minot Air Force Base in the paint shop.

Martin was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Minot VFW Post #753, American Legion Post #26 and the Disabled American Veterans. His hobbies included, hunting, fishing and reading.

He is survived by his daughter, Mary Theresa Hesse, Plummer, MN, son, Martin "Rusty" Lawrence, Hawaii; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; nephews, Jeff Gieser, Bismarck, John Gieser, Fargo, Mike Gieser, Williston, Scott Jordan, Minot.

Martin was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother, Joseph, brother, Frank "Mike" Gieser and sister, Sheryl Jordan.

Funeral service: Friday, February 15, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Interment : Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.
Visitation : Thursday from 2:00-5:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials are preferred to the Minot Commission on Aging Meals on Wheels Program.