Robert J. Geiger

Geiger, Robert “Bob” James 90, Fern Park passed Sunday, January 29, 2012 of Alzheimer’s. Born September 6, 1921 in New Washington, OH Bob grew up amid farms and the family furniture business. He attended Notre Dame University completing mechanical engineering at the Merchant Marine Academy in NY. After WWII service in the Merchant Marines and postwar Naval Reserves, he married Elizabeth Yanoschek while at Lumbermen’s Mutual Insurance Mansfield OH. Raising a family of 4, he participated in St. Peter’s Catholic Church and was involved in Boy Scout leadership. Transferring to Orlando in 1969 he continued family/community activity with Indian Guides and Catholic Volunteers. He has been a member of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church serving many years as an usher. He stayed busy working as a grounds keeper at the San Pedro Catholic Retreat Center where his love of the outdoors was fed daily. He was recognized as a patient, considerate and caring person with a good sense of humor. He enjoyed camping, home repairs, fishing and big band music. He is proud of his 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Bob is predeceased by his wife Elizabeth “Liz” of 65 years, and survived by children: Tim (Brenda) of TN, John (Ellen) of Oviedo, Susan Werly (Steve) of Deltona, and Edward (Tara) of Palm Harbor. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 861 Maitland Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701, Thursday, February 2 at 11 AM with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Alzheimer’s Association, 378 Center Pointe Circle, Suite 1280, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 or please extend an act of kindness to those you meet today as he did every day.

Arrangements under the direction of NATIONAL CREMATION & BURIAL SOCIETY, Oviedo, FL.