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Henry Geerling Obituary

Geerling, Henry on Monday, October 8, 2012. Baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection. Beloved husband of Shirley Geerling (nee Shepard); dear father of Mary (Mitch) Ellis, Henry (Patricia) Geerling, Bill Geerling, Tom (Janice) Geerling, Joseph (Susan) Geerling, Mark (Ellen) Geerling, Steve (Beth) Geerling, Judy (John) Scott and James Geerling; dear grandfather of 22, great-grandfather of 27; dear brother of 5, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Services: Funeral from the HUTCHENS Mortuary, 675 Graham Rd., Florissant on Friday, October 12, 10:15am to St. Ferdinand Church for 11am Mass. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorials to the St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Ferdinand Church appreciated. VISITATION 4-8PM THURSDAY.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Oct. 11, 2012.

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Guy & Kim Phillips

October 26, 2012

Geerling's
You have our most heartfelt condolences on your loss. We've included you in our prayers and hope with time, you'll be more at peace with his passing.

Jake, Diane, and Kyle

October 14, 2012

John, Judy, Amanda, and Jimmy Scott
The Geerling Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know how hard it is. Judy, your dad was a wonderful man and will truly be missed.
Love you all.

Jack Shea

October 11, 2012

Shirley and Family,

I'm very sorry for your loss. Hank was a dear friend and golf buddy. God be with you in your time of sorrow. May you find comfort in your faith and family.

October 11, 2012

May this candle always shine bright for his life.

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