On Monday, August 22, 2016, at home, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Gudrun. Much loved father and father-in-law of Renate (Germany), Kurt-Carlo and Maria (Germany), Theo and Janet (Christchurch), Alexander and Lisa (Christchurch), and Marcel and Sherwyn (Christchurch). Cherished grandfather of Florian ,Tobias , Nicholas, Georgia, Isaac, Olivia , Annabelle, Sebastian, and Charlotte. Messages to the Giesen family C/o PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145 . In lieu of flowers donations to the Akaroa Hospital would be appreciated. A graveside service to celebrate Kurt’s life will be held at the Akaroa Anglican Cemetery, Onuku Road, Akaroa, on Saturday, August 27, at 11:00am.