John Geisinger

John Robert Geisinger, 85, of Selden, died Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Prairie Senior Living Complex of Colby. He was born April 30, 1934, in Sheridan County, KS to John and Anna (Goscha) Geisinger. John graduated from Leoville High School in 1952 and served in the United States Army from 1952-1954 as a payroll officer in Germany. After the service he attended Fort Hays State University for 2 years, then returned home to farm. John also had his own construction company. On February 4, 1961, John married Julia Ann Martin. John enjoyed gardening, woodworking and building wooden toys for his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Leoville.

John was preceded in death by his parents; wife Julia Ann Geisinger; sister Doris Ann Short and brother William Geisinger.

He is survived by his children, Jacqueline (Mike) Wiens, of Colby, John Geisinger, of Selden, Joe (Patty) Geisinger, of Austin, TX and Jason (Dana) Geisinger, of Selden; brothers Jim and Eugene Geisinger; ten grandchildren, Johnna (Josh) Dexter-Wiens, Kaylin Wiens, Madison Wiens, Josh (Brittany) Geisinger, Jessica Geisinger, Libby Geisinger, Mary Geisinger, Jake Geisinger, Karlee Geisinger and Nash Geisinger and two great grandchildren, Luca and Aubrey.

Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Leoville, KS, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019, also at the church, with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery, Leoville. Memorials are suggested to local Catholic Youth Organizations or the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com