Jimmy R. Geiger: 1943 - 2008
Jimmy R. Geiger, 64, former Churubusco businessman and a resident of rural Churubusco, was pronounced dead on arrival at 1:24 a. m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2008, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City, after collapsing unexpectedly at the family residence in Green Township.
Mr. Geiger was born on April 19, 1943 in Green Township in Noble County, a son of Tonny and Venus E. (Herron) Geiger. He spent his formative years on the family farm there, and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1961.
On September 31, 1963 he was married in Churubusco to Diane Boggess, and lived all of his married life in the Churubusco community.
As a young man he was employed at International Harvester in Fort Wayne for 23 years, and was the owner and operator of Geiger Amoco in Churubusco from 1986 until the station closed in 2004. He had been employed as a machinist at C&A Tool and Engineering in Churubusco for the past three years.
He was a member and trustee of the Sugar Grove Church of God, and bowled for many years with the Churubusco Men’s Bowling League. In addition to his church activities and bowling, he enjoyed fishing, country gospel music, and various sporting activities. He will long be remembered by his family as a wonderful and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
The surviving relatives include his wife Diane; two daughters Amy (Cary) Blake of Decatur and Annette Pitz of Fort Mitchell, Ky; three sons Brent (companion J. R. Hopkins) of New York City, Deron Geiger of Decatur, and Brock Geiger of Churubusco; six brothers Jack (Joan) Geiger of Hernando, Miss., Bill (Wavelin) Geiger of Prescott, Ariz., C. L. “Pete” (Chris) Geiger of Marysville, Ohio, Larry (Kathy) Geiger and Roger “Hump” (Barbara) Geiger, both of Phoenix, Ariz., and Richard “Louie” (Valerie) Geiger of Churubusco; and nine grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Marilyn J. Fulk; and by five brothers J. D. “Jake” Geiger, Duane Geiger, Glenn Geiger, Don Geiger, and Gerald Geiger.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Sunday, January 20, at the Sugar Grove Church of God with Pastor Timothy Grable, officiating.
The family will receive friends at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco on Saturday from 2 to 7 p. m., or at the church one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery, south of Churubusco.
The family requests that memorials be directed to the Sugar Grove Church of God Benevolent Fund.
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January 16th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
God bless all of you!! Jim was a great man and was great to work for at the Amoco station all of those years ago. Just remember the great times with him and don’t be sad because he is singing with God as we speak. Take care of each other!!
January 16th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Our deepest sympathy to Diane and the entire Geiger family. So sorry to hear of the unexpected passing of Jim. We will be thinking of you during this difficult time and wishing you peace and healing. May you find comfort in special memories of your husband, father, grandfather and brother.
With Sympathy,
Daryl & Carolyn (Geiger) Erwin
Churubusco, IN
January 17th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Diane, I don’t know what to say, I’m so sorry. If there is anything I can do, please call. I know how much you always leaned on each other, and I know he is still looking over you all, and with Gods help you and your family will get through this. Our prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Jack and Sandy Hoyer
Ashley, In
January 17th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
I wish to express my deepest sympathy for your loss of Jim. I am deeply saddened by his passing. I’ve known him for many years and shared many happy moments at his business. He was such a joy to talk to and brought smiles to my face and my mom’s. He was my trusted mechanic which gave me a lot of peace of mind. I work at C&A Tool where was liked very much by all who knew him. He always warmed my heart when he would ask “How’s mom doing?” He will be missed greatly.
Sincerely,
Peggy Tomlinson
Bobbie Butler (my mom)
January 18th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to your family. Jim was a wonderful man with an infectious smile. I loved that about Jim. No matter what mood, you could always count on Jim to smile at you and say a quick hello; it would instantly make your day better. He was a blessing to know and to work with at C & A Tool. I will truly miss our conversations we shared and our hugs at church, as will so many others. May you find comfort in all the memories. Greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Jana (Ernst) Leitch
January 18th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
William, Greg, Eddie, Wavie, Jeff & their families all offer our condolences. We are deeply saddened by our loss and may God be with us all. We regret we cannot attend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. If we can help with anything at all let us know. WITH LOVE, BILL GEIGER & FAMILY
January 20th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Brent,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family in this time of grief. I am sorry I could not be there in person, but please know you are in my thoughts and my heart now and always! Peace and Love, Jennifer
January 21st, 2008 at 10:42 am
My deepest sympathy to the entire Geiger family. i am also sorry I could not be there in person, but please know you are all in my thought and prayers always.
With Love,
Annette and Chuck Coomer
January 21st, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Diane, Amy, Brent and the Geiger family;
I was so sorry to hear about Jim.
When he owned Geiger Amoco, I can’t tell you how many times he took pity on me as a single parent and helped me out with my (usually second-hand junk) vehicle.
I know sometimes he did not charge me what he should have. He always had a smile and was a generous and kind-hearted man.
My thoughts are with all of you.
Viv Sade-Rosswurm
January 21st, 2008 at 11:17 pm
To the entire Geiger family, we send our sincere condolences and heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you during this time.
As a classmate of Brock’s, I grew up not only knowing Jim as his father, but as a friend to people in this community for many many years.
Sincerely,
Chris & Sarah Tomlinson
January 28th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
To the Geiger Family-
Although we have been out of the area for over ten years now — I still subscribe to the CHURUBUSCO NEWS.
I was sadden to read of the death of Jim. What a kind hearted person. Who can ever forget the Amoco full service station! After the death of my husband (Pastor Dennis Foor), Jim helped me with car problems.
You have my sincere sympathy. A sudden death is nothing that we like — or desire — yet those who are left can make it with God’s help.
May you sense that extra stregth that only God can give you for the days ahead-
Carol Foor Watson
Matt (& Beth) Foor
(Adam &)Marci Foor Reynolds
January 28th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
To the Geiger family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. My prayers go out to all of you. Jim was a great person and will be deeply missed.
November 4th, 2008 at 10:06 am
I am Jim’s grandaughter and we miss him so much! We thank all of you for the support! Please continue praying for the family!
Thanks,
Alexis Geiger