Martha Viola Dietzmann Gierisch, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 10th, 2023, surrounded by her family, at the age of 88. She was born on October 4th, 1934, to Henry Frederick Dietzmann and Elvie Jewel Splawn Dietzmann in Justin.

Viola was a devoted wife to her husband Carl Gierisch, Sr., for over 57 years, and a loving mother to her three sons, Gery Gierisch, Sr. and wife, Cindy, Carl "Scooter" Gierisch, Jr. and wife, Shannon, and Keith Gierisch and wife, Cindy. She was also a proud grandmother to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who will all deeply miss her presence in their lives.

Viola had a kind and gentle spirit and was loved by all who knew her. She was a devoted member of her community and a faithful member of her church. Her hobbies included cooking (especially beef tips & rice), garage sales, and spending time with her family.

Viola is survived by her husband, Carl Gierisch, Sr., her sons, Gery Gierisch, Sr., Carl Gierisch, Jr., and Keith Gierisch, and her brother, James Dietzmann and wife, Barbara of Justin, Sons, Gery G. Gierisch, Sr. and wife, Cindy of Sunset, Carl E. "Scooter" Gierisch, Jr. and wife, Shannon of Roanoke,Keith H. Gierisch and wife, Cindy of Northlake. Grandchildren, Gery Gierisch, Jr. and wife, Kara, Leslie Gierisch and wife, Valerie, Jami Simpson and husband, Justin, Justin Maxwell and wife, Paige, Amber Maxwell and fiancé Jordan Rawle , Amanda Bordelon-Ross and husband, Connor, Carl "Trey" Gierisch, III and wife, Amber, Zachary Gierisch, Riley Gierisch, Trace Gierisch, Great-Grandchildren, Coty Gierisch,  Jordan Clark, Gery Gierisch, III, Olivia Gierisch, Natalie Lippe, Katelyn Lippe, Adysen Gierisch, Laci Clark, Bryson Clark, Carl "Cade" Gierisch, IV. Jentri, Rowan, & Laken Maxwell, and Tripp Rawle. Great-great grandson, Phoenix Gierisch, numerous nieces, nephews, and many great nieces and nephews and adopted family. Her two dogs, Henry, and "Leo" Neo. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry & Elvie Dietzmann, sister, E. Christine "Tennie" & husband, Raymond Dickey, Charles "Buddy" & wife, Janet Dietzman, nephews, James Dietzmann, Jr. & Ryan Dietzman.

A special Thank You to the following people who were there for our mom during her hospitalization and rehabilitation, our cousin, Cricket, who was there at 7am almost every day, niece, Jami, who would stay the night to give her papa a break to rest after his numerous overnight stays with mom. To our dear friends, Dr. Sarah Khorsand and Dr. Jay Bender. Jay not only performed the surgery to reconstruct her shoulder and arm, but he also would text me daily with genuine care and concern. He visited numerous times to check on her. Dr Sarah Khorsand who we met through our cousin Cricket, Sarah called and text throughout the entire ordeal morning, noon, and night. Without these two caring individuals, we wouldn't have had our mom as long as we did.

Lonnie Davis will officiate the memorial service in honor of mom.

Family Visitation from 1pm - 2pm.

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 22nd at 2pm at the North Texas Church of Christ 1290 FM 407 Northlake, TX 76247 (Exit 76)

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In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of our mom can be made to:

Metroport Meals on Wheels https://www.metroportmow.org/donate-now/

Christ's Haven for Children https://christshaven.org/ways-to-give/

Speedway Children's Charities-Texas Chapter

https://www.speedwaycharities.org/donate/