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James Geisler Obituary
1939 - 2020
James J. "Jim" Geisler, 80, of Worthington, Ohio passed peacefully from this life on Friday April 10, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born October 15, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio. Jim married Patricia "Pat" Geisler (Sigritz) on October 20, 1962. They raised their three well-loved sons in West Milton, Ohio, where the family was active in their church and community. Jim worked at Third National Bank, attending college at night and weekends. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Capital University in 1980. Jim retired from Key Bank as a Vice President of Operations. After moving to Columbus, Ohio, Jim volunteered at Riverside Methodist Hospital for over twenty years. He also attended All Saints Lutheran Church in Worthington. Jim is survived by his sons, Jeff (Suzi), Doug (Lori), and Chris (Robynn), grandchildren Katelyn, Andrew & Alex, Emily, Jonathan, & Jack, Jordan & Kassie, Carson, and great-grandchildren Haislee and Jase. Jim is also survived by special friends Shirley Fourman of West Milton, Ralph Sanderson of Cleveland, and cousin Carol Jean Fulks of Lakeland, Florida. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Patricia (Sigritz) Geisler, who passed away on their 25th wedding anniversary, and his brother, Richard. A Celebration of Jim's life will be held at a later date at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in West Milton. Donations in Jim's memory may be made to the OhioHealth Emergency Assistance Fund, OhioHealth Foundation, OhioHealth David P. Blom Administrative Campus, 3430 OhioHealth Parkway Columbus, Ohio 43202 in appreciation for the care he received in his final days at Riverside Methodist Hospital. https://foundation.ohiohealth.com/emergency-assistance
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April 29, 2020
Barb and I will always remember your smiling
face, upbeat attitude and your sense of humor.
You still make us smile. Rest in peace.Dave Craycraft and Barbara Talbert
Mike Jones
April 27, 2020
Condolences to the family.
Laurie Kamnikar
April 20, 2020
Jim was a wonderful, helpful volunteer at the blue information desk who always had a smile on his face. He will be deeply missed by all the staff and volunteers.
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Laurie Kamnikar
Riverside Hospital
April 19, 2020
I was so sorry to read of Jim's passing.
Although I hadn't seen him in a long time he and Pat were great and close friends in my past.
My sincere condolences to Jeff, Doug, Chris and their families.
Wayne Fischbach
April 19, 2020
So sorry to read of Jim's passing.
Although I hadn't seen him in a long time, he & Pat were a great, close friends in my past.
My sincere condolences to Jeff, Doug, Chris & and their families.
Wayne Fischbach
[email protected]
April 19, 2020
My deepest condolences to Jim's family and friends. I've known Jim for 60 years - we were both teenagers when we first met in 1959. A true 'man for all seasons' and a true friend. He will be greatly missed by all.
Ralph Sanderson
Cleveland
Shirley Taylor
April 19, 2020
Jim was a very dear and long time friend to me and my family. He will be so missed but never forgotten.
Jeffery Cox
April 18, 2020
Sympathy to all the family-Jim was such a nice man.
Jana Brown
April 18, 2020
You will be greatly missed by your friends at Melbourne Village and those at the Gerlach Center - Food for Thought series. Rest in peace.
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