Elsie L. Geiser

Elsie L. Geiser

Daughter of Daniel and Maude (Miller) Fingerle, was born February 6, 1924, in Flint, Michigan. She passed away at 6:10 p.m. on November 22, 2021 at the age of 97.

On September 5th, 1940, she was married to Robert D. Geiser. Together they shared the joys and sorrows of life for over 66 years and were blessed with two children.

She leaves to mourn her passing: daughter, Diane and Galen Long; daughter-in-law, Linda Geiser; seven grandchildren and their companions: Jeff and Darlene Geiser, Rodney and Valerie Geiser, Rhonda and Martin Hernandez, Coreen and Phillip Garber, Sheriann and Jeff Hoblit, Gary and Jill Long, & Rachelle and Albert Mast; 17 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren; a brother Chester Fingerle, a sister, Doris Kelsey, 1 brother-in-law, Max, and Ann Geiser.

She was preceded in death by her companion, Robert, her son Duane, brothers: infant, Marvin, Kenneth and Anna Fingerle, Robert and Gladys Fingerle, Donald and Betty Fingerle, Sisters: Pauline and Ralph Miller, infant Dortha.  Brother-in-law, Dale Kelsey, and sister-in-law, Helen Fingerle, brother-in-law, Millard and Ruth Geiser, and sister-in-law, Marjorie and Robert Metzger.

Realizing their need for a Savior, Daddy and Mother were baptized on August 17, 1941 and became members of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church. She remained faithful unto the Lord until her death.

Our precious memories of grandma include traveling, camping, fishing, many games, cookies in the freezer, lots of love and contagious laughter. We’ve been inspired and encouraged watching grandma conquer the fears of living alone. She taught us by example about joyful contentedness, patience, kindness, and caring for others.

Family and friends may call Saturday, November 27, 2021 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Old German Baptist Brethren Church, 12546 North State Road 13, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling. Burial will be at the North Manchester Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2Timothy 4:7

Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.