Giswold Family History & Genealogy

Jon Martin Giswold September 3, 1959 - August 22, 2020 Obituary Jon (Jack) Martin Giswold, 60, of New York City and Asbury Park, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 22, 2020. Jon was born on September 3, 1959, to Marty and Jo Giswold. He grew up in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. He moved to New York in the 80’s to pursue his dreams and expand his horizons. Jon was an entrepreneur, author, designer, lifestyle expert, and host of his own podcast "Moments that Matter." Jon was a fitness instructor and personal trainer. More recently he rekindled his passion for knitting and created a small group called Knit in the Pit, in Asbury Park, NJ, where he and his knitting family got together to make, create, enjoy fellowship, and participate in various volunteer projects like: ‘Hat not Hate’ an anti-bullying campaign dear to Jon's heart; Soap S.A.C.K.s; or teaching kids to knit at The Boys and Girls Club, to mention a few. Jon was full of life and made friends everywhere he went. If you spent time with Jon, you knew: You were loved. You mattered. You were seen. Jon was very proud of his long-term sobriety. Jon is preceded in death by his parents, JoAnne and Martin Giswold; his nephew, Justin Erickson; and his ex-husband Marc Raboy. Jon was the cherished brother of Roxi (Don) Knops of White Bear Lake, MN, and Laura Johnson of Shafer, MN; loving uncle of Sarah (Zappa) Paczkowski, Peter Knops, Kjirsten (Paul) Johnson, and Bjorn Johnson; beloved Danish family of Helle, Claus, and Grethe Zier Rasmussen; a fun-loving great-uncle of Alexa and Maddie Erickson; Logan, Kaiden, Raiden, Ronan and Aurora Paczkowski. Jon is also survived by his Aunt Carol Lysdahl and cousins Shari, Debi, Kevin, and Joe; Shelly, Brad, and Kent; and Kathy. Finally, last but not least, Jon will be missed by so many friends, near and far, you all know who you are! “To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world." ~ Dr. Seuss Jon was one person who touched the lives of TONS of ones. Spread your wings, Blue Angel Arrangements entrusted to the Vander Plaat Memorial Home 113 South Farview Avenue, Paramus, NJ. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions in Jon's memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Pauline Giswold of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota was born on December 3, 1889, and died at age 79 years old in April 1969.

Clara Giswold of Duluth, Saint Louis County, Minnesota was born on March 15, 1905, and died at age 81 years old in October 1986.

Marjorie Giswold was born on September 13, 1915, and died at age 65 years old in January 1981. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marjorie Giswold.

Ole Giswold of Minnesota was born on April 21, 1882, and died at age 82 years old in July 1964.

Ella Giswold of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin was born on April 22, 1908, and died at age 79 years old in May 1987.

Thomas W Giswold of Grantsburg, Burnett County, WI was born on September 28, 1926, and died at age 82 years old on August 11, 2009.

Joann Giswold of Grantsburg, Burnett County, Wisconsin was born on April 5, 1929, and died at age 52 years old in July 1981.

Martin H Giswold of Grantsburg, Burnett County, WI was born on April 9, 1919, and died at age 84 years old on December 4, 2003.

William Giswold of Eastsound, San Juan County, Washington was born on March 13, 1917, and died at age 65 years old in July 1982.

Loren Giswold of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin was born on September 18, 1908, and died at age 71 years old in December 1979.

Marcella E Giswold of Abbotsford, Clark County, WI was born on July 5, 1900, and died at age 97 years old on May 16, 1998.

Robert Giswold of Grantsburg, Burnett County, Wisconsin was born on December 21, 1890, and died at age 86 years old in April 1977.

Frances E Giswold Sari was born on August 5, 1922, and died at age 88 years old on January 10, 2011. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Frances E Giswold Sari.