Gierisch Brothers Motor Co, Ltd.

04/15/2026

We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved friend and coworker, Scott Grizzard. He was dedicated to customer service and foster many great relationships. Our family is grateful for having him as part of our team here at Gierisch Brothers. He will forever be missed. We send our sincere condolences and prayers to his family during this difficult time.

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04/15/2026

Early Saturday morning our friend and service manager, Scott Grizzard, passed away after a 6 month battle against cancer. Scott has been with us for the last 13 years and has become part of our family. He bonded with so many of our customers and helped make Gierisch Brothers better as a whole in his time with us. We are praying for his family as they mourn the loss of a husband, father, brother, and grandfather.

View Christopher Scott Grizzard's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/24/2026

Hey everyone!

The problem has been resolved and our phones are now operational.

Thank you for your patience!

03/24/2026

Good morning everyone!

Just wanted to let everyone know we are having some phone issues this morning. We are here and trying to resolve the issue. We will post another update when we are back up and running! We apologize for any inconvenience.

02/23/2026

We are back🎉

We apologize for the for the delay. The phones are back up!

02/23/2026

Hey everyone!👋🏻

Just wanted to let you know our phones are down at the moment, so if your call is not going through. We promise we are not ignoring you!

We will give an update when they are back up!

01/31/2026

Gierisch Brothers Motor Co, Ltd. Serving the North Texas Area for 60 Years. Family owned and operated with a Nationwide Warranty and ASE Certified Technicians.

01/03/2026

Gierisch Brothers Motor Company, Ltd. traces its roots to January 3, 1966, and marks its 60th anniversary on January 3, 2026, as one of Roanoke’s longest-standing family businesses.

Founding in 1966

On January 3, 1966, brothers Carl and Dorman Gierisch established Gierisch Brothers Motor Company, Ltd. in Roanoke, Texas.
With help from their older brother Edmund, they built a 30-by-50-foot, three-bay metal shop that served as the original home of the business for many years.

Early Growth and Auto Supply

In 1973, the Gierisch family expanded by opening Roanoke Auto Supply, bringing an auto parts operation alongside the repair business.
This combination of full-service repair and parts supply helped establish the shop as a reliable, locally owned cornerstone for Roanoke motorists.

Transition to Sole Ownership

In 1975, Carl purchased Dorman’s interest in the company, becoming the sole owner of Gierisch Brothers Motor Company.
Under Carl’s leadership, the business continued to grow while maintaining its identity as a family run operation serving the community.

In 2000, Carl formed a partnership with his three sons so the legacy can continue on.

New Facilities and Modernization

To keep up with demand, Carl built a new 60-by-80-foot, four-bay shop in 1986, which housed both Gierisch Brothers Motor Co., Ltd. and Roanoke Auto Supply, Ltd. in one expanded facility.

In 2009, he replaced that shop with a modern 80-by-120-foot, ten-bay auto repair facility on the same block, creating the state-of-the-art building that continues to serve customers today.

Service to Roanoke and surrounding communities and 60-Year Legacy

Over the decades, Gierisch Brothers Motor Company has become one of the oldest continuously operating businesses in Roanoke, serving generations of families from the city and surrounding communities.

Carl Gierisch, Sr. is now 90 years old, retired and continues to enjoy seeing the legacy of the family business that he built.

The company celebrated its 50th anniversary in January 2016 and now reaches its 60th anniversary on January 3, 2026, still family connected, locally owned, and recognized for honest, long-term service to Roanoke.

11/07/2025

Happy 90th Birthday Carl E. Gierisch, Sr.

Come celebrate today at Gierisch Brothers Motor Co, Ltd. From 2pm - 4pm… he would love to see you!

It all started November 7, 1935. Our dad, Carl E. Gierisch, Sr. was born into this world in Mason County. He was raised on a farm, so he farmed and raised cattle and pigs. He ran the fields barefoot and attended a one-room schoolhouse and skipped the 1st grade. After graduating high school, he attended Lee College in Baytown, TX. He worked all over the US on survey crews, etc. He always worked…

He later became a certified GM technician, but they were called mechanics in the 50s. He worked at a Chevrolet dealership in Sonora, TX, gaining knowledge in the automotive world. He worked with his brother in an auto repair shop in Cotulla, TX.

His eldest brother, Edmund aka Eddie, called him in the mid-60s and told him about a small town called Roanoke, TX. He told Carl that it was a little sleeper town, but it was going to wake up one day. He said he should open a repair shop in Roanoke. His brother always had solid advice for Carl, so he moved to Roanoke.

That’s where he met Viola Dietzmann. Carl was introduced to Viola by her younger sister, Christine aka Tennie. Carl and Viola dated and were married on May 14, 1965. Carl and his younger brother, Dorman, with the financial assistance of his elder brother, Eddie, built a shop on Hwy 114 in Roanoke. Prior to getting his shop off the ground, Carl worked for Know Brothers Motor Co in Keller. He also worked nights at Lassen’s Garage in Roanoke to build up some business/customers.

He opened the shop on January 3, 1966. Today, he celebrates his 90th Birthday. The business is in its 59th year and still family-owned and operated.

We wish our father, the patriarch of our family, our mentor, our small business development guy, a Happy 90th Birthday!!

11/03/2025

Carl Gierisch Sr is turning 90 years young on Nov 7th…

If you can’t make it in person this Friday, I’m requesting a short video greeting and special message or recollection for him, I am trying to compile these together. He will be pleasantly surprised…
Text it to my cell phone. 817-925-0391