Richard Geiger
April 19, 1932 - October 15, 2018
Obituary
BROOKLYN-Richard "Dick" A. Geiger, age 86, of Brooklyn, passed away on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at his home. He was born on April 19, 1932, in Verona, the son of Henry and Rose (Andrea) Geiger. Dick was a Korean War vet. He loved to ride horses and go camping. He also loved working on his Hobby Farm. He enjoyed going to coffee with his coffee friends, before his stroke in 2012. After his stroke, he struggled with health issues for a year, but was able to be at home up to his death. He was very active outside mowing his lawn, pruning his trees and shrubs. He would also drive his tractor around and brush hog, move dirt and grade his driveway. He loved to watch reruns of Hee Haw, Gunsmoke, Mash and RFD, especially the Tractor Addition. Dick is survived by his children, Connie (Gary) Westphal, Ron Geiger, Rick (Sue) Geiger, and Debi (Darcy) Kuhn; and four grandchildren, Matthew Wineke, Samantha Geiger, Jimmy Geiger, and Damian Geiger. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inga (Beth); parents; two brothers, Donald Henry and Marvin Ewald; and two sisters, Esther Rose and Pearl Elizabeth. A Celebration of Richard's Life was already held. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project and to ASPCA. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park Street
608-835-3515
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Tue Oct 23, 2018 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Tue Oct 23, 2018 @ 11:00 AM CDT
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Connie Westpahl
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Our Dad Richard (Dick) was a very active, social, friendly, funny guy. He loved to ride his horse's most, recently Smokey. He loved to work in the fields on the property, bale hay, spread manure, mow his lawn. Just plain be outside in the sunshine.
He loved to go camping with Mom and the horse's at various camp grounds in the area. They would ride in the woods for hours. At times they would go with Sam Anderson and Paulette Kerr. Dad and Sam go way back to AMPI days. Dad loved to go to coffee in the morning with his coffee buddies.
Dad and Smokey also came down to ride with me in Tennessee. Dad had made a lot of friends in Tennessee, Miriam, Mary, Julie, Jan, Lynn to just name a few. The last time Dad was in TN riding was October of 2012 right before he had his stroke. I was so proud of him for getting on Smokey every morning at 80 years old and ride that little horse for miles and miles with me thru the woods, up and down mountains, along the creeks. I was so very fortunate to have spent that time with him. I will miss him deeply.
Dad died where he wanted to at home on his property.
I will miss you Dad.
I know you are in a better place free of pain, walking, hiking with Mel and KC, riding a horse, holding Mom in your arms. You would be so proud of your children right now!
Love you and miss you so much!
Connie
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Suzanne Geiger
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Dick was a wonderful grandpa to his grandkids. He was very loved by them and his family. He enjoyed visits, vacations and celebrations with them. He now will watch over them while he is with his Lord and Savior while joined with his wife Beth, family and friends. We will miss you Dick. Love and miss you. Sue
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Betty Showers
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I knew Dick because his daughter Connie is one of my best friends. I enjoyed Dicks company & loved listening to his stories. He was very generous in sharing his garden goodies; zucchini, tomatoes, etc. Dick was easy to talk to & also a good listener. He was fun to be around. I got to ride his horse Smokey and wish that I could have gone riding with Dick. I know that he loved his home, being outside, and visiting with people. Dick will be missed by everyone who knew him including me. Betty
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Lila Ellison
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My condolences to Dicks family. I still have a quilt his Mom gave me when I was very young. My Mom (Rachel Geiger Miller) was a half sister to Rose. I cherish this quilt that was completely hand stitched. My first trip to visit was in 1950. The last I had met with any of the relatives was in the early ‘80’s. Peace and prayers.
Lila (Miller) Ellison