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1926
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2018
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Ralph Geiger Obituary
Ralph proudly served his country in the US Navy for 8 years. He served on the USS Converse DD 509 during WWII with the Little Beavers Squadron. During the Korean War, he served on the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. DD 850. He retired as a Lieutenant from the Elmwood Park Police Dept. In N.J. after 25 years of service. After retirement he worked at F & M bank and as an associate with Keeney & Basford Funeral Home. He was a life member of the FSK American Legion Post 11, VFW #3285, Last Veterans Club (Korean War) and the Middletown Amvets Post 9.
He is survived by his son, Paul Geiger and wife Donna Faith, grandson, Ryan Geiger and wife Krista, great-grandsons, Jameson Geiger and Patrick Geiger, daughter-in-law, Rose Geiger Graf and husband Rick and a brother Dale Geiger, special friends, Judy and Gary Main, Faye and Wayne Buckingham, numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Gary Geiger and several siblings.
The family is grateful for the love and care of Dr. Hiren Shah, Dr. A. Desai, Dr. B. Romanic and Dr. Barakat. Also, the family would like to thank the Hospice Dept. of the Martinsburg VA for their exceptional care.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00PM on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 6909 Maryland Avenue, Braddock Heights, Maryland 21714. Father Gordon DeLaVars will officiate. Inurnment with Naval Honors will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the USO, P.O. Box 96860, Washington D.C. 20077-7677 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Gifts, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences may be shared at www.keeneybasford.com.
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Debra Guida (Przybylinski)
March 29, 2019
so glad you were like a father to me.
miss you through the years.
thanks for teaching me love of seafood and taking me on great trips growing up. for letting me drive your car, potholes and all..lol
loved time with you and aunt Vilma.
will always cherrish.
Debbie Guida
October 14, 2018
God bless you Uncle Ralph and family
Thought about you for years
robert kassai
September 9, 2018
So sorry to see Ralphs passing.From a dear friend and shooting buddy.to a wonderful colleague on the police for several years.My condolences to the family.Robert JKassai Ret Detective,EPPD, & my wife Marie
Monica Shuman
September 9, 2018
Paul, Norm and I send our sincere condolences. All our prayers are with you during this sad time.
Sincerely,
Monica and Norm Shuman
stacey keilholtz
September 6, 2018
Ralph was a wonderful man who always had a smile and was genuinely kind. Ralph always asked how you were doing and truly loved life and his family. I worked with him at F&M. Prayers to the family and may Ralph RIP.
Jayne Bongard
September 5, 2018
Thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ralph was always so eager to talk of his family. He was a great person to work with at F & M Bank.
Linda Neu Ollis
September 5, 2018
Blessings and warm memories to the entire Geiger family on their loss. Special condolences to Rose Geiger Graf.
Gene Rau
September 4, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Krystyn
September 4, 2018
Geiger my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ralph was a great guy and always good for a laugh and a smile.
Carmel Calderone
September 4, 2018
A man of character, dignity,love,and endless graciousness. Youll be missed by so many.
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