Nancy Nadine Geisinger
Nancy Nadine Geisinger
Obituary
Guest Book
Nancy Geisinger Obituary
Nancy Nadine Geisinger, the daughter of Adolph “Rudy” and Lyla (Yates) Crawford, was born in Sheldon, Iowa on May 24, 1950. She graduated from Sanborn High School in 1968 and UNI with a B.A. in elementary education in 1972. Nancy was married and moved to Minneapolis, working in collection business. Her two children, Stephanie Sue and Matthew John, were born there.
Nancy moved to Spencer in 1980 and again worked for a collection agency, followed by working at Lincoln School. In 1991, she began teaching as a fifth-grade teacher at Sacred Heart until her retirement in 2015.
Nancy was united in marriage to Larry Geisinger on November 23, 1996, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencer, Iowa.
She loved her family, her faith, reading, rock and roll, country music, golfing, the Green Bay Packers, cooking for her family, time spent with many friends and staff at Spencer Hospital Athletic Enhancement Department, teaching and her time at Sacred Heart School and lots of lunches and shopping. Nancy had a true passion for teaching and love of her students. She especially loved following her grandchildren’s activities and sporting events. She had a soft spot in her heart for animals, especially her cats, Stella and Lonzo. Nancy’s favorite holiday was Christmas, and she was happy to be able to spend this last Christmas with her family.
Nancy died January 1, 2024, at the Spencer Hospital at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family after a brief battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings: Robert, Donald, Francis (Gene), Harold and Kathy; son, Donnie and grandson, Chris.
She is survived by her husband, Larry; children: Stephanie Bronstad, Matthew (Kim) Schuver, Michelle (Corey) Johnson and Dawn Geisinger; grandchildren: Joshua, Logan, Kaleb (Leslie), Braden, Morgan (Will), Madeline, Gabe, Elle, Nick, Luke and John; 3 great-grandchildren; her sister, Karen (Doug) Handeland. She will also be greatly missed by many other relatives and friends.
Memorials are to be directed to:
People for Pets or
Sacred Heart Catholic Schools
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
People and places connected with Nancy
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Geisinger
Tell your own story about Nancy
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Nancy Geisinger's name
How to support Nancy's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Nancy Geisinger's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more