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George Geissler Jr.

1930 - 2022

George Geissler Jr. obituary, 1930-2022, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1930

DIED

2022

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Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

George Geissler Obituary

George Geissler, Jr. passed away on November 13, 2022 at the age of 92. He was born in New Orleans on February 1, 1930 to George Geissler Sr. and Theresa Geissler. After graduating from Warren Easton High School, he went on to work for the Sewerage and Water Board of the City of New Orleans. He started as a meter reader and retired as the supervisor of his department. He loved fishing, tinkering, woodworking, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marie Annaloro Geissler; daughter, Ellen Ann Rutledge (Mark); son, George Lawrence Geissler (Bea Britton); brother, Lloyd Geissler (Letty). George was preceded in death by his parents as well as his brother, Edwin Geissler. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans, on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 11:00AM. A graveside service will follow in St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. In lieu of flowers, please consider having a Mass said in his honor or a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Nov. 20, 2022.

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Kenny Spellman

November 28, 2022

On behalf of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association and Brother Martin High School, I offer our prayers and condolences. We will say a Mass in his memory.

Father of all, we pray to you for George, and all those we love but see no longer. Grant to them eternal rest. Let light perpetually shine upon them. May his soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Kenny Spellman ´84
Brother Martin High School

Cynthia Delone

November 23, 2022

My Deepest Condolences to The Geissler Family. I started working at Sewerage & Water Board in 1978 and he was my supervisor until he retired. He was the best!

Vana T.Acker

November 23, 2022

To the Geissler family! I extend my sincere and deepest sympathy to you on the passing Mr. Geissler. George was my supervisor in the Meter Reading Dept. I have thought of him often. Family know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of others during this difficult time. Rest in Peace, George Geissler!

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5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124

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