Rick "Gunner" Geinitz, age 56, of Spirit Lake, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015, in Spirit Lake, Iowa. He was born on December 17, 1958, in Spirit Lake, to Robert and Bonnie (Shepard) Geinitz.
Rick graduated from Spirit Lake High School in 1978. He worked for Chris' Drain Cleaning for ten years, ROC Management for six years and the City of Spirit Lake Water Department. He enjoyed spending his spare time gardening, going to auctions and picking asparagus, apples and berries. Rick loved his dogs and all animals.
Rick is survived by his two sons, Alec Geinitz of Spirit Lake, and Lewis Geinitz of Pheonix, Arizona; his partner, Carolyn Edmunds of Spirit Lake; sister, Bonnie Bobbette Milder, and her husband, Ryan of Miami, Florida; two brothers, Chris Geinitz, and his wife, Angela of Spirit Lake, and Jeff Geinitz of Spirit Lake; four grandchildren, Ryker, Zacori, Kristlyn and Nicholas; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, James.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 8, 2015, at the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Rick's name.
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