IL SR1466

Allan Ray "Al" Gieseking of Springfield passed away on October 23, 2020.

Gieseking taught mathematics and coached sports at Edison Junior High from 1965 to 1974, then taught mathematics and computer science at Lanphier High School from 1975 to 1994, serving as varsity basketball assistant coach from 1975 to 1986 and mathematics department chairman from 1984 to 1994.

He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Rochester and served as organist for Good Shepherd and Immanuel Lutheran Church beginning in 1983.

Gieseking is survived by his wife Nadine, three children (Nancy, Eric, and Jeffrey), five grandchildren, and his brother Marlyn.

The Illinois Senate mourns his passing and extends condolences to his family and friends.