Michael Gierscher's Obituary
Michael Gierscher was born in the village of Sorostin, Romania in 1941 to Transylvanian Saxon (German) parents who were farmers. Michael’s father served in WWII and was killed in the war, and his mother was taken away to a forced labor camp in Russia. Michael lived with his grandmother and attended school through the eighth grade.
Michael emigrated to Cleveland, Ohio in 1965, sponsored by his mother and stepfather, Regina and Andreas Groffner. He married his childhood friend Regina Hihn (who was also a Transylvanian Saxon born in Sorostin) in 1968, adopted Regina’s daughter Malwine, and had 2 sons (Michael, Jr. and Martin) with Regina.
Michael worked as a tool and die maker for many years, and owned his own successful business - Albion Machine & Tool Co., Inc. – which was his pride and joy. Michael and his family lived in the Cleveland area for his entire life. Michael sold his business in 2007 and retired in 2012.
Michael was President of the Cleveland Saxon Dance Group and tirelessly promoted Saxon culture in the Cleveland area. He also was an active member of Eintracht Hermania choir for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Michael contracted COVID-19 and peacefully passed away on December 9, 2020 at age 79, leaving Regina, his spouse of 52 years; 3 children: Malwine (Edmund), Michael, Jr. (Cheryl) and Martin (Theresa); and 9 grandchildren: Erik, Kevin and Alex Kauntz; Audra, Cecilia, Isaak and Charles Gierscher, and Katherine and Emily Gierscher. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.
His family will miss him dearly. Michael will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park following a private funeral service.
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