Jerry R. Geier, age 84, of Richmond, died Monday (August 16, 2004) at Golden Rule - Beverly Healthcare. He was born in Richmond on February 22, 1920 to Charles and Augusta Buche Geier and had lived here all of his life. He was a graduate of Morton High School and retired in 1987 as Vice President of Harrington Hoch Insurance where he had worked for 35 years. He was active in local politics and was elected and served as a Democratic city councilman from 1968 to 1975 under Mayor Byron Klute. He also served as president of the council. He was Democrat city chairman for Mayor Frank Waltermann's second campaign in 1987 and he served as chairman of the Richmond Sanitary District Board from 1984-1991. He was a member of Holy Family Church and was a past president of the Westside Splash Club. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II. He married his sweetheart, Roselyn Neff Geier on November 6, 1948 and was by her side on November 7, 2002 when she left this world.
Survivors include - Daughter - Mary Beth Miller of Columbus, Ohio
Sons - Stephen (Karen) Geier of Richmond
David (Kem) Geier of Richmond
Kevin (Dee) Geier of Sullivan, Indiana
Pete (Susan) Geier of Columbus, Ohio
William (Lorie) Geier of Tucson, Arizona
Sisters - Rose Marie Geier of Richmond
Mary Ann Hoelscher of Richmond
13 Grandchildren - Amy Cassell, Matthew Geier, Brian Geier, Elizabeth Crowley, Sarah Crowley, Sam Geier, Jenna Geier, Charles Geier, Hannah Geier, Jessica Geier, Eric Geier, David Geier, Katherine Geier
3 Great Grandsons - Evan Cassell, Owen Cassell & Nathaniel Geier
Nieces & Nephews
A prayer service will be held at 9:30 am on Friday (August 20, 2004) in Riggle - Waltermann Mortuary followed by Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Holy Family Church. Burial will be in Saint Andrew Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday (August 19, 2004) from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 9135 N. Meridian St. Ste B-4, Indianapolis, IN 46209-7109. The family would also life to give a grateful thank you to the Golden Rule Alzheimer's Unit for their special care. www.riggle-waltermann.com