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Jacob Geller Obituary
Heath - A memorial service celebrating the life of Jacob R. "Jake" Geller, age 23, of Heath, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, at The Heath Church of Christ, 1331 Chapel Way, Heath, with Pastor David Linn officiating.
Jacob was born April 15, 1996 in Newark. He was a 2014 graduate of Heath High School where he played baseball and his favorite sport, basketball. Jacob would continue to play basketball at Muskingum University. During his time at Muskingum, he was a four-year letterman in basketball and served as the Team Captain his senior year. He majored in Business and Marketing and graduated in 2018. Jacob was employed at Total Quality Logistics in Columbus.
He is survived by his parents, Robert C. (Stacy) Geller and Kelly (Brad Sowards) Geller both of Heath; a sister, Alison (Derek) Howe of Newark; a brother, Chase Geller of Heath; step-brother and step-sister, Matt and Emily Thompson; two nephews and a niece, Jayce, Violet and Reed Howe; maternal grandparents, Bob and Pat Walrath of Newark and Norma (Jim) Marsh of Heath; paternal grandparents, Herb and Diana Geller of Newark and Anna May Collins of Heath.
In addition, Jacob is survived by his aunts and uncles, Robb and Michelle Walrath, Brandon Walrath, Josh (Megan Fletcher) Downhour, Katie and Zack Campbell, David and Cyndi Geller, Mary and Christian Moorma; cousins, Westin, Teagan, Halle, Kyle and Jack; and many close friends.
Family and friends may call at The Heath Church of Christ, 1331 Chapel Way, Heath on Friday, June 14, from 3-7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made to Muskingum University in Jake's name, 163 Stormont Street, New Concord, OH 43762.
The Heath Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements.
Please visit www.hendersonvanatta.com to view a memorial and to leave a message of condolence for the Geller family.
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David Deck
June 15, 2019
My condolences to the Geller family. Very sorry for your loss.
Keith and Laura Shaffer
June 15, 2019
Bob and all the Geller family, we are so deeply sadden by Jake's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the coming days ahead.
June 15, 2019
Prayers for Jake's family
Dean & Sheila Fulk
June 14, 2019
Kelly and family, we are so sorry for your loss and pray that Jake's Peace will be with you and this most difficult time. Praying for you
June 14, 2019
Sorry for your loss
Betty & Max Marston
June 13, 2019
Dear Kelly, Bob, Chase and to the all of Jake's family. We are so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Jake was so much fun to be with especially when he was young boy. He will be sorely missed. May God give you comfort during this most difficult time and may you know you and Jake are in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace!!
Jolene Cramer
June 13, 2019
my thoughts and prayers with your family
Lisa Willey-Emery
June 13, 2019
Sorry for your your loss
June 13, 2019
So sorry for your loss may the God of comfort be with you and he will bring you much peace.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
Debby Rollins
June 13, 2019
Geller family - I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
Debby Rollins
Arthurine Berry
June 13, 2019
My sincere condolences to the Geller family. I remember Jacob as a child and Kelly and I used to work together. Prayers for comfort at this time and days ahead.
Gloria Alvis
June 13, 2019
To the Geller family........I am so sorry for the loss of Jacob........I only met him once as a little boy, but with his Grandma Ann, I've learned to know him...........just remember the great things he did with his life.............he will never be forgotten............I'm truly sorry.................Gloria Alvis
Brenda Wells
June 12, 2019
Kelly, Norma,Josh & Jake's entire family, our hearts are breaking for you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. We will continue to pray for strength and comfort in the coming days.
Joe & Brenda Wells
Susan Berg
June 12, 2019
Bob and Stacy,
This news hurts my heart and I feel so sad for your loss. I'm praying for God to bring you comfort and healing.
Susan
June 12, 2019
Rest In Peace.
Amy Ramsey
June 12, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the family. Prayers to all.
June 12, 2019
With deepest sympathy to the Geller Family. Patricia Fisher Price
June 12, 2019
The community of Heath adored Jake. His energy and humor is what I will always remember. Sending prayers to the family. Gone too soon.
The Collins
June 12, 2019
My sincerest condolences to the family hope you find comfort through prayer 1Thessalonians 5:17
Lora Holland
June 12, 2019
The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
shella miller
June 12, 2019
Rest in heaven. You were so young, but God needed you.
Shella
Carolyn Broyles
June 12, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. We are holding your family in our prayers.
Jeff Norris
June 11, 2019
Thank you Jake You will be missed but never forgotten. And to Bob and Kelly I have no words except to say he was loved and always will be in my heart .
Suzanne Katulis
June 11, 2019
I never met Jake in person, but enjoyed speaking with him on many occasions while he was working for TQL. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
John & Brenda McOsker
June 11, 2019
You will be missed very much, Jake. Prayers and thoughts to your family.
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