Ruth P. Geissler

Saratoga Springs, NY - Ruth P. Geissler, 89, a resident of The Home of the Good Shepherd, Saratoga Springs, NY passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 27, 2023.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, the beloved daughter of William and Marion Freemen, Ruth lived in Natick, MA for over 50 years before moving to Saratoga Springs. Ruth graduated from UMass Amherst where she received her bachelor's degree and taught special education students until she retired.

Ruth will be remembered for her enjoyment of family and summers in Maine, reading, traveling with her husband, and her church community. She had many, many wonderful friends and relationships and participated in spiritual groups, book groups, mahjong, bridge, as well as many other community-based events and outings.

Ruth was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Arthur Geissler, the love of her life, her parents and her brother David.

She is survived by her children: Susan (Stephen), Joan (Frank), William (Anne) and David (Theresa), as well as her sister-in-law, Margie. Her grandchildren: Karen (Seth), Megan (Robert), Jeffrey (Rebecca), Kelsey (Renato), Nathaniel, Rebecca (Kyle), Matthew, Robert, Kevin, Trevor, Lexi, and great-grandchildren: Connor, Kyle, James, Lily, Bianca, and Anthony; and her nephew, Erik, niece, Betsy and great nephew Benjamin.

Private services will held at a later date. The family requests memorials to Ruth go to the Community Hospice of Saratoga.