Morris W. Geiger

Sept. 28, 1935 – Dec. 26, 2022

Morris W. Geiger age 87 of Crawfordsville, passed away 10:28 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 in Franciscan Health Crawfordsville.

He was born in Romney, Sept. 28, 1935 to the late Morris W. and Irene Kuhns Geiger.

He married Mabel Helen Land May 30, 1964 in West Lebanon, she survives.

He was a 1953 graduate of New Richmond High School. He served with the US Air Force, Feb. 2, 1955 – Jan. 11, 1963 earning the rank of Staff Sgt. at the time of his discharge. Following his discharge he was employed and retired from Alcoa in Lafayette. He and his family resided in New Richmond for 20 years before moving to Crawfordsville. He was a member of Whitesville Christian Church. He was a kind man, never knew a stranger, and known by his ever-present smile.

Survivors include his wife, Mable; two daughters, Charlotte A. Mikels and Karen J. Geiger both of Crawfordsville; a son, Brian Geiger of St. George, SC.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two brothers; Roy Geiger of Lafayette and John Larry Geiger of New Richmond.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Patricia Murphy; a brother, Michael Ray Geiger; and step-daughter, Brenda Marquess.

Public graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, with Pastor Mike Whitacre officiating in New Richmond Cemetery. Military rites by American Legion Post 72 Honor Guard. Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate is assisting his family. Visit us online to sign the guest book or leave a condolence at www.familyandfriendsfh.com