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Frances Elizabeth Geiger Ekeler

Birth	:	7 Apr 1918 Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	26 Nov 2001 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6521988, -97.4364014
Description	:	Frances Elizabeth Geiger Ekeler was born to Peter (Pete) Geiger and Dora Noel Geiger on April 7, 1918, at Fairmont. She passed away Nov. 26, 2001, at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 19 days. She was one of six children in the family. She was raised near Fairmont and attended school in Exeter, graduating with the Class of 1936. She married William A. Ekeler of Feb. 20, 1946. To this marriage four children were born; Mary Jane, Ronald, Kenneth and Doris. Frances was a... Read More	Frances Elizabeth Geiger Ekeler was born to Peter (Pete) Geiger and Dora Noel Geiger on April 7, 1918, at Fairmont. She passed away Nov. 26, 2001, at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 19 days. She was one of six children in the family. She was raised near Fairmont and attended school in Exeter, graduating with the Class of 1936. She married William A. Ekeler of Feb. 20, 1946. To this marriage four children were born; Mary Jane, Ronald, Kenneth and Doris. Frances was a very dedicated wife and mother, and was at the height of her glory when she could be spending time with her family. Holding down the family home north of Exeter, while her man worked the land, she enjoyed the quality that only "good ol' country living" could provide. William retired from farming in 1977 and at that time they moved to Exeter, where they appreciated the benefits of town living. She spent her sunset years enjoying her many friends and family, especially so when her grandchildren and great-grandchildren would come for a visit. She was a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church and the church altar society throughout her life. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Dora Geiger; by her husband, William A. Ekeler; son, Ronald Ekeler; brothers, John and Raymond Geiger; and sisters, Helen Barkmeier and Genevieve Geiger. Surviving are daughters, Mary Jane Kelch and husband Jerry; Doris Larka and husband Curt; son, Kenneth Ekeler and wife Nancy; grandchildren, Michael Kelch and wife Holly, Sharon Rhoades and husband Dan, Chad Ekeler and wife Nichole, Todd Ekeler, Kimberly Larka, Jeffrey Larka; great-grandchildren, Jerry Kelch, son of Mike and Holly; Dalton Ekeler, son of Chad and Nichole; Rebecca Rhodes, daughter of Sharon and Dan Rhodes; brother Arnold Geiger and wife Marion; many other family and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 30, from St. Stephen's Catholic Church, with Father Kenneth Borowiak officiating. Lector was Douglas Anderson and acolyte was Gerald Geiger. Organist was Agnes Anderson with Greg Rehm serving as cantor. Casket bearers were Jerome Geiger, Jay Geiger, Richard Barkmeier, Gerald Geiger, Wilfred Ekeler and Tom Ekeler. Honorary bearers were Greg Ekeler and Jim Geiger. Interment was in the Exeter Cemetery. The Nebraska Signal Dec. 2001

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Frances Elizabeth Geiger Ekeler's memorial is located at: Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, Fillmore County, USA.
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Frances Elizabeth Geiger Ekeler death on 26 Nov 2001 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.6521988
Longitude: -97.4364014

Family Members:

Parent

Peter Geiger

(1877 - 1965)

Dora M. Noel Geiger

(1888 - 1935)

Spouse

William A. “Bunk” Ekeler

(1912 - 1994)

Siblings

Genevieve L. Geiger

(1910 - 1998)

Helen Christina Geiger Barkmeier

(1912 - 2001)

Raymond W. Geiger

(1914 - 1982)

John F. Geiger

(1920 - 1998)

Arnold Leroy “Arnie” Geiger

(1922 - 2003)

Children

Ronald William “Ronnie” Ekeler

(1949 - 1967)

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