Ruth E. Geiger

Born in Millersburg, IA on January 2, 1903
Departed on October 10, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids,, IA.

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Ruth E. Geiger, 91, of Cedar Rapids, died at home Saturday, October 10, 2009. Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories by the Rev. William Harnish. Interment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p. Tuesday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Survivor include daughters, Cherry (Ron) McGuire of Olin and Brenda (Harry) Christensen, and Beth (Ron) Herrick, both of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Shelly (Kurt) Enke, Dawn (Paul) Rancourt, Forrest (Miyako) DenLinden, Mike (Sheila) McGuire, Rick (Tiana) McGuire, Joanna (Jeremy) Moser, Lisa (Jim Pawledge) Burns, Jim (Irene) Herrick, Jason (Val) Christensen, Darrin Christensen, Larry (Ann) Geiger, and Chris (Heidi) Geiger; and twenty great grandchildren.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson; and their son and his wife, Larry and Babe Geiger.

Ruth was born January 2, 1918 in Millersburg to L.C. and Sadie Bean. After graduation, she worked as a maid for Brucemore’s butler. She married Nelson Geiger in Kirksville, MO on January 5, 1938. He died in 1987 and was dearly missed. She was an independent woman, still living in her own home. She loved to garden, play cards, and travel. She had been employed at Bezdeks Florist for over 20 years before retiring.

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