David Geiger
MOUNT VERNON: David Geiger, 70, of Mount Vernon, passed away Saturday, December 08, 2012 at The Ohio State University Medical Center.
David was a devoted son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. He spent much of his life teaching and coaching football, cross country, and track and field.
David grew up in New Concord, Ohio, the second son of Rhea and Carlos Geiger. After earning a degree from Muskingum College in 1964, he began his teaching career at Centerburg High School, where he also served as the head coach of the football and track and field teams. He met his wife and soul mate when they both taught at the same district. He later went on to teach health and earth sciences at Roosevelt Jr. High School in Newark, OH for 25 years, and coached high school athletes there for several years.
After retirement David continued to coach cross country and track and field as a volunteer at Mount Vernon High School, Kenyon College, and for the last 12 years, Fredericktown Schools. His specialty was coaching the long jump and high jump, and he led many young people over the years to compete in the State Championship Meet. He enjoyed working with all of his athletes, not just the "champions," never turning away a young person who wished to try the sport. In his free time he loved to do the daily crossword puzzle and travel with his wife in their motorhome. He was an avid reader and believed that one should always be learning new things no matter what their age. He also loved to run and competed in several road races each year, sometimes going months without missing a day of running.
David would say that his greatest accomplishments are his children, Lori Geiger (James) Krych, Robert (Christine) Geiger, and Julia Geiger. He was always there for anything his children needed and was a devoted and loving father. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Leah (Stamper) Geiger; his mother, Rhea Geiger of New Concord; his brother, Robert (Laura) Geiger of Gnadenhutten; and a sister, Phyllis Reasoner of Story, Wyoming. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Zachary Geiger, Brandon and Jack Krych, and Emma and Brenden Reed.
Calling hours will be from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. and 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. on Friday, December 14 at Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home, 619 East High Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio. The funeral service will be held Saturday, December 15 at 11 A.M. at Gay St. United Methodist Church, 18 North Gay Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio, with Rev. John Capper officiating. There will be a private graveside service for the family.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Fredericktown Athletic Boosters, (for the benefit of the Cross Country and Track and Field Programs )P O Box 127, Fredericktown, Ohio 43019.
To send a private online condolence to the family, visit www.snyderfuneralhomes.com The Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home in Mount Vernon is honored to serve the family of David W. Geiger.
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Mr. Geiger was one of my favorite teachers. Sending love and light to his family and friends.
Elizabeth (Laughman)Baldridge
December 17, 2012
My Dear Leah & family,
I understand and feel your great loss. This year has not been kind to us but trust in God and He will see you through this very difficult time.
My prayers are with you.
Carole Davis Levering
December 14, 2012
Mr. Geiger was my homeroom teacher at Roosevelt back in '79. Really good guy and great inspiration.
John Ridenbaugh
December 11, 2012
Fantastic man and teacher. He was my science teacher at Roosevelt. It was years before I recognized the real life lessons he was actually trying to teach me. My sympathy for your loss. God Bless.
J Sullivan
December 11, 2012
One of my favorite teachers ever. Wonderful person.
Charles Ritchey
December 11, 2012
great man and teacher
David Ables
December 11, 2012
Leah, You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of David. He was certainly a great coach and teacher. He will be missed by you, his children and the Newark community.
You and yours are in our prayers.
Myrtle & Frank Gault
December 11, 2012
Theresa Govenor Vaughn
December 10, 2012
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