It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the peaceful passing of James Robert Gisel from this earthly realm. Jim was Born in Niagara Falls ON, and enthusiastically began his life on Weller Ave in Welland ON, only a hop skip and a jump from Chippewa Park where many adventures ensued. A true renaissance man, Jim never gave up a sense of child like wonder for the world; how things worked, and had a keen interest in the lives of the people he encountered along the way.
Early on he developed a gift for understanding mechanical things and after leaving the Canadian Air Force earned his Interprovincial Red Seal for Automotive repair in 1967; working in shops all over the Niagara Region and in later years, British Columbia. He was a specialist in Propane conversions and Hydraulics and even taught automotive courses at Niagara College and the British Columbia Institute of Technology. He lived his final 6 years in the beautiful Hamlet of Stanley near Kakabeka Falls ON.
Predeceased by his parents Harold and Helen Gisel and by his amazing wife Ruth Gisel (Robins)...
and by his grandson Leaf. Jim leaves behind his wife Diane Gisel (Dickie) of Hope B.C.
Jim will be missed by all of his many children and grandchildren as follows: Beloved Daughter Trudy Anne Hague of Welland ON; Son Justin Gisel of Abbotsford BC, Son Paul (Dee) of Abbotsford BC, Son Shawn Gisel (Tara Gisel, Hayley Keys) of Welland ON, Son Davey Gisel of Penetanguishene ON, Son Jimmy Gisel (Marcy) of Thunder Bay ON, Daught.
