Robert Thomas Giehls

Robert Thomas Giehls, 64, of Easley, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Born in Lexington, Kentucky, Robert spent his early childhood in Kentucky before moving to Tallahassee, Florida, where he grew up and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1979.

From a young age, Robert showed great promise as a golfer and competed throughout Florida as a junior golfer. His love of the game inspired him to attend Lake City Community College, where he earned a degree in Turf Management and Golf Course Operations. He went on to enjoy a successful career as a golf course superintendent for many years before later transitioning into sales.

While golf was an important part of his early life, Robert's interests eventually expanded to include cars, boats, and motorcycles. He had a remarkable gift for making friends wherever he went. People were drawn to his warm heart, quick wit, generous spirit, and fun-loving personality. He leaves behind countless family and friends who will cherish the memories, laughter, and adventures they shared with him.

Robert is survived by his beloved wife of thirty-eight years, Linda Lorraine Scheerer Giehls; his daughters, Marie Lin Graziano (Dan) of Easley, South Carolina, and Ria Lee Goodwin of Portland, Oregon; his sister, Mary Ellen Giehls Hawthorne (Mark) of Panama City Beach, Florida; and his cherished grandchildren, Vance Graziano, Juliana Graziano, and Addison Goodwin.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Giehls, Jr. and Bonnie Jean Blair Giehls.

The family will host a Celebration of Life in the parlor of Easley Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice in Robert's honor.

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