Altoona, Pennsylvania
1944 - 2019
Richard Allen "Rick" Geist went to God on August 29, 2019. He was born November 21, 1944, the son of James D. and Catharine (Wiggins) Geist. Rick married Jean Elizabeth Dillen on August 28, 1971, in Altoona's First Church of the Brethren. Rick is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Jeanie; a...
Read MoreSympathies to the Geist Family. It was strange reading Rick's obituary on 9/11. I was with Rick on 9/11/2001 at a transportation project ribbon cutting. I arrived shortly before 9:00 am and Rick was the first to tell me about a plane hitting the World Trade Center. Rest in peace friend.
Jeffrey Piccola
September 12, 2019 | LEWISBERRY, PA
My sincere sympathy to the Geist and Dillen families. Rick worked tirelessly for his community and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I worked for Rick when he was Chairman of the Pennsylvania Intercity High Speed Rail Passenger Commission. He always wanted great things for our Commonwealth. He will be missed by his many associates and friends.
Rest in Peace, Rick.
Dorothy Kyler
September 10, 2019 | Martinsburg, PA
