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Robert Geel Obituary

Geel, Robert V. CLARKSVILLE, N.Y. Robert V. Geel, 85, formerly of New Port Richey, Fla. passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2009 after a long illness. Bob retired from Chemical Leaman Tank Lines and was a member of Teamsters Local 232. Surviving is his wife, Doris M. Geel of Clarksville and his children, Sharon Leonard, Charlotte (James) Lo Castro, Robert C. (Tracy) Geel, Linda (Richard) Swain, Rodney (Alice) Geel, Sandra (Mark) Schrowang, William Van Duren, and Brenda (John) Comstock; also survived by 18 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Bob is also survived by his siblings, Charlotte (Jane) Goddard, Barend (Bud) Geel, and Richard (Joanne) Geel. Bob was predeceased by his brother, Charles Geel. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Clarksville Community Church, Clarksville, N.Y. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Clarksville Community Church, Clarksville, NY 12041 or Onesquethaw Volunteer Fire Company,. Clarksville, NY 12041.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jun. 28 to Jun. 29, 2009.

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Tracy Taylor

July 5, 2009

Dear aunt Sookie and family,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need.
tracy(hopkins)taylor

July 1, 2009

Dear Doris, Brenda, John and family:
Our prayers go out to you at this most difficult time. I'll always remember him zipping around Clarksville on his red 4-wheeler showing off his "treasures" he picked up along the way, not to mention his rubber chicken!
Fondly,
Sue and Bill Morris

June 30, 2009

Dear Bob and Family
On behalf of Fort Edward Express and the Hillman Companies, we would like to extend our sincere condolences to you during this sad time.

Linda Ferrigan

June 28, 2009

Sharon and the entire Geel family,
My sincere condolences to you all during this difficult time . My thoughts and prayers will be with you .
Linda Kiley Ferrigan

PEGGY RUSSELL

June 28, 2009

Dear Doris
Sorry to hear about "Bob"
Our deepest sympathy to you & his family at this difficult time. Miss you .
Peggy Russell
Sunshine Lake Estates

Edward Oleski

June 28, 2009

On behalf of Teamsters Local 294 Retirees I would like to express our sincerest sympathy to all of Bob’s family and loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Ed Oleski Teamsters Local 294 Retirees Recording Secretary

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