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1937
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2025
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Francis Geyer Obituary
ALLEGANY - Francis "Gene" Geyer, of Five Mile Road, passed away peacefully Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2025) at his home.
Born Sept. 16, 1937, in Olean, he was the son of Frank O. and Mary A. Finn. On Nov. 9, 1991, in Allegany, he married Beverly Chapin who survives.
Gene attended school in Cheektowaga and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17, where he served from 1954 to 1957.
He worked as an auto trimmer for various businesses in the Buffalo area for many years before retiring.
He was a member of the Allegany American Legion Post 892 and was a hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed his yearly trips to Canada with his group of fellow fishermen.
He leaves behind his wife, Beverly; three sons, William (Shelly) Geyer of Perkasie, Pa., Michael Geyer of Grand Island and Travis Geyer of Allegany; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, George Geyer; a sister, Mary Seibel; and an infant brother.
The family welcomes friends to a visitation and memorial service on Wednesday (Feb. 12, 2025) at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Road, Olean. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 6 p.m.. Pastor Roberta Mosier-Peterson of Creekside Chapel in Allegany will officiate.
Memorials may be made to the Allegany American Legion, 4350 Rte. 417, Allegany, NY 14706; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
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John Nisselbeck
March 4, 2025
God rest your soul from a fellow trimmer.
David Rambuski
February 6, 2025
Sorry about that Bev.
Deb Bartlett
February 5, 2025
Bless those who mourn, eternal God, with the comfort of your love that they may face each new day with hope. May your Holy Spirit be their source of comfort and strength. Help them to feel Your loving presence in this time of need.
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Feb
12
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home - Olean3128 Route 417 W, Olean, NY 14760
Feb
12
Memorial service
6:00 p.m.
Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home - Olean3128 Route 417 W, Olean, NY 14760
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