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Birth	:	22 Nov 1925 Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	19 Feb 2018 Okoboji, Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lakeview Gardens Cemetery, Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3925000, -95.1119000
Description	:	Obituary for Dr. Richard Earl Geiger Dr. Richard Earl Geiger, 92, a resident of Okoboji, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018 in Okoboji. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in West Okoboji. He was born a fraternal twin with Robert C. Geiger in Sheldon. He graduated from Sheldon High School in 1942. In 1944 Richard and Robert enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served their country until being honorably discharged. Richard then attended the University of Iowa, graduating in... Read More	Obituary for Dr. Richard Earl Geiger Dr. Richard Earl Geiger, 92, a resident of Okoboji, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018 in Okoboji. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in West Okoboji. He was born a fraternal twin with Robert C. Geiger in Sheldon. He graduated from Sheldon High School in 1942. In 1944 Richard and Robert enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served their country until being honorably discharged. Richard then attended the University of Iowa, graduating in 1950 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. He took his residency to become an Oral Surgeon at Indiana University. In 1952, he opened his Oral Surgery practice in Cedar Rapids retiring in 1995. Richard was a past president of 1987-1988 Iowa Dental Association; the Linn County I Club and Eastern Iowa Executive Club. He also served on many boards and organizations. He was a member of the Masons for 58 years and former member of Elmcrest Country Club. He was especially proud and honored to be invited to become a member of Pierre Fauchard Academy, American College of Dentists and International College of Dentists. After retiring, the Geiger’s moved to Okoboji to live while also spending their winters at their condo on Longboat Key, Florida. Richard enjoyed playing golf and bridge, going fishing and boating, attending Hawkeye football games and rooting for the Cubs, reading, traveling, attending summer theatre plays in Okoboji and spending time with family and friends. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Shirley (Thompson), of 42 years, of Okoboji; his daughter Valerie (Steve) Padia; his 2 grandchildren, Bradley and Torie (Elshia) Davis and great granddaughter, Addison all of Hurst, TX. Also close to him were Julie and Dan Doxtad of Galva and Gary and Carolyn Berkland of Spirit Lake. Memorial contributions may be made to the Spirit Lake VA Clinic or to the University of Iowa Foundation C/O College of Dentistry in Richards’ name∼Richard Geiger, THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF RICHARD, 1 Thessalonians 4. 16-18 (King James Version) 16. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

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Dr Richard Earl Geiger's memorial is located at: Lakeview Gardens Cemetery, Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA.
When did Dr Richard Earl Geiger death?
Dr Richard Earl Geiger death on 19 Feb 2018 in Okoboji, Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.3925000
Longitude: -95.1119000

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Parent

Spouse

Shirley Ann Thompson Geiger

(1930 - 2020)

Siblings

Robert Charles Geiger

(1925 - 2017)

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1. Lakeview Gardens Cemetery
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3925000, -95.1119000

2. Rose Hill Cemetery (Defunct)
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4077600, -95.0976130

3. Saint Albans Episcopal Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 43.4239006, -95.1213989

6. Bedell Gravesite
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Coordinate: 43.4128430, -95.0773690

7. Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3655000, -95.1403000

8. Spirit Lake Memorial Gardens
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4227982, -95.1331024

9. Gardner Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3654410, -95.1403480

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Coordinate: 43.4450130, -95.1130370

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12. Milford Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3092003, -95.1481018

13. Richland Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3565323, -94.9927821

14. Superior Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4399986, -94.9533005

15. Loon Lake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5249672, -95.0949554

16. Excelsior Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3565000, -95.2907000

17. Little Sioux Lutheran Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2702065, -95.2109528

18. Silver Lake Cemetery
Lake Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4441986, -95.3078003

19. Fairview Cemetery
Terril, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2977982, -94.9349976

20. Holy Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5562920, -95.1868880

21. Saint John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5584540, -95.1829330

22. Union State Line Cemetery
Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4928017, -94.9156036

23. Westport Cemetery
Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3130989, -95.3289032

24. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3986015, -94.8518982