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Francis L. "Jake" Geiger
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He was born on Friday, September 30, 1938, in Highland, IL, the son of Joseph and Ida (nee Woltering) Geiger.
On Saturday, August 27, 1960, he married LaVerne A. Geiger nee Rode at St. Boniface Catholic Church-Edwardsville, IL, who passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2004.
He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. He was also a member of Past President-Pastoral Council @ St. Boniface; Madison County Farm Bureau; President -Pin Oak Seniors (Township); President-Woodmen of the World Lodge #105, Highland; Co-chairmen of Prime Timer Seniors (Madison County); Past Delegate for ASCS Hamel Township; former & Past President Highland Square Dancing Club; former Trustee of Hamel Township Elected Official.
Born at Highland, IL; raised on the family farm east of Highland in Helvetia Township. He graduated from St. Paul High School; served in the US Army and 5 1/2 years in the Army Reserves. He and his wife lived on and operated a farm in Hamel Township. He operated the farm until mid 2000's. He enjoyed talking about farming and watching farmer's progress. He was active in his communities.
Survivors include:
Sister - Dorothy E. Lewis, Highland, IL
Brother-In-Law - Leo (Darlene) Rode, Grantfork, IL
Sister-In-Law - Delores "Babe" Geiger, Highland, IL
Special Friend - Rose Olive, Glen Carbon, IL
Nieces and Nephews - Numerous.
He was preceded in death by:
Father - Joseph F. Geiger, Sr. - Died 9/24/1984
Mother - Ida B. (nee Woltering) Geiger - Died 2/14/1958
Wife - LaVerne A. Geiger (nee Rode) - Died 10/07/2004
Brother - Raymond J. (Bertha A. "Bert") Geiger - Died 5/22/2006, Highland, IL
Brother - Leonard A. (1st wife-Maxine; 2nd wife-Mary) Geiger - Died 09/21/1985
Sister - Jeanette L. (Cletus) Voegele - 11/15/2007, Mascoutah, IL
Sister - Angela "Angie" (Hayden) Young - Died 8/24/2010, Highland, IL
Brother - Othmar J. "Ott" Geiger - Died 06/06/1997
Sister - Alice C. (Roger) Vonland - Died 12/12/2020
Brother - Bernard Geiger - Infant - Died 9/24/1984
Brother - Joseph G. "Butch" (JoAnn) Geiger - Died 10/24/2014, Highland, IL
Brother-In-Law - Glenn Lewis - Died 7/21/1988.
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Saint Boniface Catholic Church in Edwardsville, IL, with Rev. Father Jeffrey H. Goeckner, Pastor, officiating.
Interment will be at Saint Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Edwardsville, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church, Woodmen of the World or Hitz Memorial Home.
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