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David Geisler Obituary
Des Moines
David Dale Geisler, 51, passed away on January 15, 2013. Visitation will be Friday, January 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Iles Funeral Homes - Grandview Park Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 19, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with burial following in New Virginia, Iowa.
Dave was born August 17, 1961 in Des Moines, Iowa to Ken and Shirley Geisler. Dave was raised in Des Moines, attended East High School and was a very skilled and talented painter for over 30 years. He loved the outdoors, fishing, camping, hunting and four wheeling with his four beautiful grandsons.
He is survived by his father, Ken; his wife, Toni; his son, Jesse (Amy) Geisler; his daughter, Heather (Joel) Quam; four grandsons, Phillip and Jackson Geisler and Keegan and Ethan Quam; two brothers, Mike Geisler and Donnie (Linda) Geisler; sister, Linda (Glen) Larson; aunts, uncles and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Geisler and his grandparents, Earl and Bernice Stubbs.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the family for a memorial for Dave's grandsons.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Geisler
Patty Helming
January 23, 2013
Kenny and Family, Sorry for the loss of your son and love one. My thoughts and prayers are with you always!
Patty Helming
January 23, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about David. He was a lovely person and will be missed. Your friend,
Patty Helming
Ronnie Carpenter
January 20, 2013
Toni, sorry for your familys loss. Your thoughts will be in our prayers.
laura folsom
January 19, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss..so young, my heart goes out to the whole family.
Jerry Graeve
January 18, 2013
Dear Kenny and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are all in Texas now because Lois had a heart attack last Saturday. We are so sorry we cannot. Be there for you now. Jerry and Lois Graeve and kids.
Dawn Geisler
January 18, 2013
uncle David....the memories we shared will forever be treasured, and you will be in my heart always and forever. until we me again..love ya, Dawn Nicole
January 18, 2013
Thinking of the family at this time and praying for your comfort in days to come. Great Aunt Margaret Carson.
Deanna Dunn (Root)
January 18, 2013
Toni I am very sorry for you & your Familys loss. My thoughts and Prayers are with all of you.
Bev May
January 18, 2013
SON. Your in my heart and prayers. I Will always love you . MOM. BEV MAY.
connie sams
January 18, 2013
Toni. sorry for the loss of your loved one . my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .
Lindsay and Mason McElfish
January 18, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. And we are here if you need anything. Love you all
Pammy Funderburk
January 18, 2013
My heart hurts for all of you. My thoughts and Prayers are with you,may god wrap his arms around you today and all the days to come.
Mari & Cowboy Phil and tammie mansker, kibbie
January 18, 2013
sorry for the loss of a loved one at this time. we will see him again someday at the pearly gates of heaven with open arms
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