Ed Geis

Ed Geis obituary, Santa Paula, CA

Ed Geis

Ed Geis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 11, 2025.
George Edward "Ed" Geis, Jr. passed away August 10, 2025 at the age of 88.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents George Sr. and Florence, his wife Norma, and their son Dan. He is survived by his sister Marilyn, his children Deborah Bannister (Bill), Rob Geis (Kelly), Neil Geis, Susan Adkins (Chris), Steve Geis (Andrea); 13 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

He was born August 31, 1936 in San Marino, California. He spent 4 years in the US Navy, serving aboard the USS Wasp aircraft carrier before earning a bachelor's degree and eventually a master's degree. While stationed in Boston he met the woman who would become the love of his life, Norma. Years later they reconnected and married. They settled in Santa Paula which would become their beloved home for the next 57 years.

He pursued many passions, but his true calling was as a teacher. He taught at Santa Paula High School, Mupu School, Isbell and St Sebastian. He also served as Principal of Mupu School and the inaugural Principal when St Sebastian school reopened. He was a volunteer fireman with the city of Santa Paula for over 20 years, rising to the rank of Battalion Chief.

Ed's family always made him beam with pride. He gained a second family at Saint Sebastian Catholic Church, where he could often be found volunteering and leading.

Ed's strong faith, unwavering optimism, and kind spirit defined him. He could often be seen driving around town in his 1957 Plymouth, waving at everyone and chuckling at those who affectionately called his car the Batmobile. He put over 1 million miles on the Plymouth before handing it down to his sons in 2021.

A funeral Mass will be held on September 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Saint Sebastian Catholic Church at 235 N 9th Street in Santa Paula. An informal reception will follow on the church patio.

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August 18, 2025

Chris Robbins Buchanan posted to the memorial.

August 16, 2025

Jeanine Gore (Krejci) posted to the memorial.

August 16, 2025

Sean Collins posted to the memorial.

Chris Robbins Buchanan

August 18, 2025

Ed was a wonderful neighbor and friend. There are so many memories of our kids growing up together. They just gravitated down Fremontia St to the Geis home on Laurel. Then when my parents visited from Arizona they parked their RV in the Geis yard on Ojai Rd. They too treasured the visits with Ed, Norma, and the kids.
Ed and Norma were the most selfless, giving, and caring people in Santa Paula. They both gave their friends and city their all. I feel blessed to have been a part of their lives.

Jeanine Gore (Krejci)

August 16, 2025

Oh Ed! You were there for me from my first days at Mupu (1982!) through my last days at Mupu (2014). When I was first hired to be the First and Second Grade teacher, you drove me all around Santa Paula looking for places that a young newly-employed (meaning had no money!) woman could rent. I remember you told me I had big shoes to fill-Mrs. Jennings´ shoes to be exact! I was lucky enough to have had Dan and Steve in my class and came to know what stellar parents you and your beloved Norma were. I knew from Day 1 that you had a deep spiritual core, and we shared many conversations about your faith. I remember chuckling when I was teaching the prefix "tri" and Dan said, "Oh! Just like the Holy Trinity!" And I thought to myself, "He´s definitely Ed and Norma´s son!"

So many times you would stop by Mupu in the late afternoon and bring me an ice cream drumstick, and we would walk around the field talking about all the things that mattered to us.

It always touched me how much love and respect you held for your family, your deep faith, and your optimism about the world.

I will always hold you in the highest regard and will never forget the times you went to bat for me, offered me words of encouragement, or just simply waved from that sweet car of yours.

Sean Collins

August 16, 2025

What a great man. We´ll miss him!

-Sean Collins and family

Lawrence E Cunningham

August 13, 2025

Me & my family William & Maureen Cunningham first met Ed Geis in 1981 after my parents first ran Cunningham's Radiator from 1981-2016..... Ed Geis was a wonderful person. My condolences to the Geis family for this terrible loss

Laura Riggs

August 13, 2025

Laura Riggs (lloyd). He made a difference in my life. He was kind, gentle and encouraging. He gave me strength when I had none. He truly cared about his students of which I had the honor to be among the many.

Joyce Keefe Holifield

August 12, 2025

He was never one of my teachers, I do think( if I can remember that far back) he was my drivers ed teacher. We drove the coast area to practice i would talk to him once in a while. He always had a smile on his face. That was always nice to see. I was a quiet, shy teen, but always smiled at him.
Now he can join his loving wife. My condolences to his family.

Michael Harbison

August 12, 2025

Thank you, sir, for your influence. And patience.

Wehlan Mixon

August 12, 2025

There are small hand full of people that had the kind of impact on my life that of Mr Geis. He made you feel valued as he listened to what was going on in your life. He was a giver, shared himself making life long impacts. God made someone very special, lasting and forever.

Jorge Mendez

August 12, 2025

You will be missed Sir I remember you helping me out with my school work in Gateway at saint Sebastián. Got my credits needed to graduate HS
May You rest in heaven

Paul and Angie Royle

August 12, 2025

Ed & Norma, what a wonderful example of love, joy and peace you shared with your children and the community of Santa Paula. We knew you professionally as a fellow educator but you also represented us as our realtor, helping us to purchase our home in Upper Ojai. You always had that ready smile and we considered you a dear friend. Much love to your family. Paul & Angie Royle

Charles L Jolley

August 12, 2025

Mr Giuse was a great person and teacher we will miss him alot he is in a better place

Dean Dysart

August 12, 2025

Ed was one of the good guys. He will be missed.

Nora Cervantes Puga

August 12, 2025

Condolences to his beautiful Family.
Mr. Geis was my favorite teacher during my high school years, (40 + years ago),,,everytime I've thought of him throughout the years, my heart would smile and I've always thought how lucky I was to have had him as a teacher (and as my realtor during a very difficult time in my life.) Thank you God for putting him in my path. May many memories, which are now little treasures, help us all thru,,,

Christina Blanchet

August 11, 2025

To all of Ed's children:
I am saddened by the news that Ed passed away. He was such a wonderful man and truly loved all of you.
Your father was so special and anytime I saw him, either in Boston or CA, he made me feel valued. I remember your mom and him flying into Tew-Mac airport after a long cross country trip in a two seater plane. Debbie was about 6 months old and they brought her out to meet the Boston gang.
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Tina

Krista Bannister

August 11, 2025

the two kindest men I know !!!

Maria

August 11, 2025

Condolences to his beautiful family May he rest in peace in the arms of the Lord
Will forever remember and treasure the memories of having them as our neighbors at the ranch

Greta Rochelle

August 11, 2025

Mister Geis you were one in a million who touched and changed many lives. Be at peace now as you will always be remembered.

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August 18, 2025

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