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1917 - 2007
 Pastor Elmer D. Geiser, 90, Thurman, (formerly of the Vinton community), passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 12, 2007. He was born November 2, 1917, in Orrville, Ohio, son of the late David and Ida Forrer Geiser .
A farmer for 40 years in Wayne County, Ohio, Pastor Geiser moved to Southern Ohio in 1956 where he served as a Minister and Pastor in the Service of the Christian Faith until his death. In addition, he was a self employed piano technician and piano tuner for many years.
Pastor Geiser married Goldie Sommers on May 30, 1942 and she survives with Two Sons and Three Daughters:
Kenneth (Pam) Geiser, Pataskala, OH
Twila Bach, Jeromesville, OH
Joanne (Lee) Hoffman, Thurman, OH
Karen (Mark) Jackson, Thurman, OH
Dale (Kris) Geiser, Thurman, OH
Also surviving are fourteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Marilyn Neuenschwander in 1983.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 15, 2007, at the Community Christian Fellowship Church, 290 Trails End Rd., Thurman, with Pastor Dale Geiser officiating. Burial will follow in Vinton Memorial Park, Vinton, OH.
Friends may call at McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, 420 First Ave., Gallipolis, on Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 - 9:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to : The Community Christian Fellowship Building Fund, PO Box 327, Rio Grande, OH 45674. Condolences may be emailed to www.timeformemory.com/mm. |
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There are currently 15 condolences.
Bud Walton
budwalton@hotmail.com
Tuesday August 31, 2010 at
2:15 PM
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I am so sorry that I was not able to pay mt last respects. I loved Elmer like a father and feel he had more positive effects on my life than any other person. God bless and keep.
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PAULA CAMDEN
Sunday August 3, 2008 at
1:47 PM
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GROWING UP IN FELLOWSHIP CHAPEL,TAKING KIDS TO CAMP LUZ,HELPING OTHERS IN TIMES OF NEED. A GREAT MAN OF INTEGRITY MISS YA ELMER.PAULA AND HAZEL CAMDEN
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Cindy Smith Harrison
sadielou@bellsouth.net
Monday February 25, 2008 at
6:19 PM
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I remember Mr. Geiser well. He would tune my mothers piano and my dad would always have a "special" treat for him with his coffee. My dad (The late) Henry J. Smith and Elmer were really good friends. I have Elmer on Video taking the piano apart and tuning it too. We made a few movies when he would visit with my dad. They would sit around and enjoy telling jokes and laughing during their visits. I know Mr. Geiser will be sadly missed here on earth but I know he is in a much better place now.
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Carrie J. Johnson
silverdragon32@earthlink.net
Friday January 25, 2008 at
10:57 PM
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I have many wonderful memories of Pastor Elmer from the time of my childhood into early adulthood. He was a wonderful man of God with a great sense of humor. I will never forget the time he and I went out witnessing together. He told me a tall tale about one of the local roads we were on, (I didn't know better at the time), I looked at him very seriously and said "oh really". For many years after that he got a good laugh over it, and would often look at me and say with a grin..."oh really".
He will be greatly missed. He talked about pressing on and running the great race, He has now reached the prize. He is in heaven with his savior. I send my deepest condolences to his family in this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss Pastor Elmer very much.
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Carrie J. Johnson
Friday January 25, 2008 at
10:47 PM
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Lelia V. Browning
Saturday December 15, 2007 at
7:18 AM
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Dear Family,
I am really sorry to hear about Pastor Elmer, but what a blessing to know he has gone on his last visitation, and what a wonderful place to visit and yet get to stay. That was another one of the many gifts he had was visiting his flock and many others to help with encourage and prayer. I am sure I am not the only one who will remember that knock and their he would be, sometimes with a baked good. But on the coffee and sit at the table and pour out your problems, he listening as only he could, then a work of encourgement and ending with a prayer, out the door he would go and I standing there feeling, funny I don't remember being blue..........closing the door with a smile and the problems weren't gone but know I'd get thru with the support of God and my Pastor. My prayers and thoughts will be with all of you. Love to all of you, Lee
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George Junior Honaker
jrlk113@embarqmail.com
Saturday December 15, 2007 at
3:49 AM
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Pastor Geiser was my first pastor at Pine Grove and I have many fond memories of him. Also playing and attending Sunday School With his children, May God bless and hold his entire family close in this time of Grief.
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amy and keenan goble
Friday December 14, 2007 at
10:41 PM
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thank you lord jesus for pastor. he was a gift from you. thank you for all his love and prayers. his kindness and wisdom.i love you pastor.
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Norma Bradley(Oiler)
Friday December 14, 2007 at
2:02 PM
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I have such wonderful memories of Elmer and his family they have been such an influence on myself and my family for many years now. He will always have a wonderful place in my heart. My thoughts and prayer are with the family at this time.
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jason&lisa ward & family
Friday December 14, 2007 at
1:14 PM
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our thoughts and prayers are with you.please contact us if there is any thing we can do.we love you Jason,Lisa,Morgan,Mackenzie.
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Travis Barkley
tres4c@aol.com
Friday December 14, 2007 at
12:44 PM
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Brother, I missed the first part of Sunday's service last weekend to visit you in the hospital because that was the two year anniversary of the two of us meeting at CCF. You were the first person I met when I walked in for the first time. Your friendship, along with your pastoral wisdom, will live on in my soul for years to come. It was an honor to be called your friend. I have peace in my heart knowing where you have gone, and in my heart, I can't help but envy you just a little! Sunday you quoted Philippians 3:14 to me and now I have one more prize to keep my eyes on...joining my friend in Heaven one day. Love you Brother!
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Gary Blackburn
garyblackburn720@msn.com
Friday December 14, 2007 at
5:30 AM
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Sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
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Bert Colvin
t149156@yahoo.com
Thursday December 13, 2007 at
10:08 PM
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After passing the information about Brother Elmer's death to my father, Bob Colvin, his response was "I know where he is" His legacy is faithful service to our Lord Jesus Christ but as Paul wrote in Thessalonians "weep not as those who have no hope" we have the promise that we will be reunited when our Lord returns.
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Sharon Vance
Thursday December 13, 2007 at
5:31 PM
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Just wanted to say that I am very sorry for the loss of your precious father. I have many many childhood memories of Elmer and the many many fun times that I had when coming to your folks home. I know you will certainly miss him but he is in the arms of Jesus. I will be praying for all of you during this time. Love Ya
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matthew
Thursday December 13, 2007 at
10:53 AM
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I will miss grandpa very much. I will miss his wit and the way he always told me to live for the lord no matter when I talked to him. Strangely I will even miss him pinching the crud out of my legs with his toes and tickling me so hard it hurt instead of tickled. On a more serious note I cant help thinking about grandpa in heaven and when he sees God and hears well done my good and faithful servant. It is something he has richly deserved. He is now experiencing the greatest human feeling anybody can feel, the bible says our bodies yearn for something more. Well now he gets what he has always yearned for, the embrace of a loving and beautiful God.
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