Sheila A. Gieske, 71, of Cloquet, passed away Dec. 25, 2021, at home. She was born Oct. 4, 1950, in White Bear Lake, the daughter of William and Gladys Wright. Sheila graduated from White Bear Lake High School. She was married to Jerome "Jerry" Gieske on Nov. 13, 1978, in Cloquet.

Sheila loved different kinds of music and enjoyed playing video games.

Sheila was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Sid and Kenny Wright; and stepbrother, Billy Wright. She is survived by her husband, Jerry; son, Brian Gieske; daughters, Deanna Eggebraaten and Debbie (Tom) Crowley; brothers David Wright, Daniel (Lynn) Wright and Dennis Wright; sisters, Jan Blankenship, Lynda Gibson and Norma (Dennis)l Sander; four grandchildren, Tyler, Jacob, Coby, and Cortney; one great-granddaughter, Elle; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services are pending. Arrangements are with Nelson Funeral Care of Cloquet.

Pine Knot News, Dec. 31, 2021