As a graduate of German Volkschule, Gisela went on to technical school to become a seamstress and later attended German business college. She used her seamstress skills for herself and her family. Gisela loved to sew, knit, ceramics, tole painting and crochet. She applied her business education work in the office of a German ladder company.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Gerald; son, Mark (Joda) Matthews; daughter, Diana Matthews; grandchildren, Hollie (John) Johnson, Stephen (Catie) Matthews, Heather Matthews (Jarik VanLooke), Haiden Matthews; great-grandchildren, Landon Johnson, Saige Cornut, Jack Johnson, Noah Johnson, Aurora Johnson; and sister, Doris Corso.
A celebration of life service will be scheduled at a later date.