"Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family."
In loving memory of
George Geisendorfer, Geisendorfer,
April 6, 2013
George Geisendorfer, Jr., 61, of Quincy, IL, passed Saturday (April 6, 2013) at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO. George was born July 11, 1951, in Quincy, IL, a son of George Geisendorfer, Sr. and Amanda "Betty" Geisendorfer and devoted husband of Connie Geisendorfer.
George attended St. Mary's Parochial Grade School, Christian Brothers High School, and was a graduate of Quincy College. He was an active member of the community, having volunteered with the Quincy Breakfast Kiwanis Club, Ft. Madison Jaycees, Boy Scouts of America, and as a youth baseball coach for a couple years.
George's first job at the age of 16 was held with the Quincy Home Service Store. In his early twenties, he joined Pizza King, which later became Cassano's. After a brief period residing in Ft. Madison, where he was co-owner of Cassano's, George returned to Quincy and in 1979 founded Bix Basement Water Control serving the Quincy, Hannibal, and surrounding areas for over 30 years. George, due to illness, had recently retired from daily operations of the business which will continue to operate under the ownership of his stepson and partner, Kristopher Little.
He had a wide variety of interests and hobbies, and enjoyed the outdoors regularly camping and boating at Mark Twain Lake with family and friends. Other avid interests included the Quincy Braumeister's Club, golfing, NASCAR, and crafting of pottery.
George is much loved and will be sorely missed by his mother, wife, children, grandchildren, siblings, in-laws and many friends. George is survived by his mother Amanda "Betty" Geisendorfer of Quincy; wife Connie Geisendorfer of Quincy; brother Eric Geisendorfer of Quincy; brother and sister-in-law Patrick and Nancy Geisendorfer of Algona, IA; sister and brother-in-law Ann and Jim Ostermiller of Quincy; brother and sister-in-law Timothy and Tina Geisendorfer of Columbia, IL; sister and brother-in-law Lisa and Mike Harland; son Elias Geisendorfer of Baltimore, MD; son and daughter-in-law Abram and Yasuko Geisendorfer, stepson and daughter-in-law Kristopher and Diane Little of Quincy; and stepdaughter and son-in-law Erin and CC Guymon of Warsaw, IL. He was blessed by 6 grandchildren - Saya and Issa Geisendorfer; Jacob, Collin, and Asher Little; and Caden Guymon.
A private celebration of his life will be held with interment to be held on a future date at Woodland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (www.lls.org). An online memorial web site (www.georgegeisendorfer.info) has been established where friends and family may seek more information, leave remembrances, view photos, and make charitable donations.
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
Tributes
"To th Family of George Geisendorfer Jr., This is a very sad time for those who knew and loved George. When we lose a loved one to death, it leaves a void in our lives. We mourn the loss of our loved one because our hearts and minds tell us death is not right. Death is of course God?s enemy. (1 Corinthians 15:26) Therefore, God in his infinite wisdom has made arrangements through his Son Christ Jesus to restore paradise and resurrect our loved ones. May this Bible knowledge comfort you as it gives hope for a future when death will be no more. (John 5:28, 29; Revelation 21:3, 4; Matthew 5:5). My deepest condolences."
"Kris and Abram- I am very sorry for your loss. My husband recently lost his mother. My prayers go out to you and the entire family during this very difficult time. Prayers for peace and comfort also."
"Connie, I am so sorry for your loss and my thought and prayers are with you and your family."
"We three are very sorry to hear of George's passing. He was a great neighbor; an honorable man who we three respected; a kind, honest, and caring business person who was a pleasure to do business with. Many will miss him, but we trust he is in heaven now. God's blessings to ALL of you!"
"Dear Connie, all of us in Enrollment Services are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers."
"Connie--Never think you could have done more--you couldn't. Never think you made wrong decisions--you didn't. You walked through the fire with George and neither one of you ever gave up. Your strength and your love is what you got through and it will continue to do so. You will make it, Connie, because George would not have it any other way. May you find peace in knowing that what you two shared was and is God-given. Our prayers are with you, Kris, and your family."
"George was such a good man it is not surprising to read so many tributes to him. He will be missed by many, but mostly by Connie who was so devoted to him. George put up such a good fight and was an inspiration to us all. We will miss him. Much love and prayers to Connie and to all of George's family."
"God bless you Connie and your family. I pray that God will give you some sense of peace during this extremely difficult time. I will always remember the good times hanging over at your house growing up for the short time we were there."
"Connie - My thoughts are with you and I pray for continued strength for you. You have been such a rock. George was so blessed to have you by his side. You are an angel on earth & he will be your angel in heaven! Denise"
"Connie, Sorry for your loss, our prayers go out to you and your family during this time. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time."
"Connie, I am so sorry for your loss and my thought and prayers are with you and your family."
"Thinking of you and your family Connie. Prayers are with you. You and the Shelors were the best neighbors ever.. Great memories.. *hugs* - Michele"
"I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lisa"
"Connie and family: So sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you during this most difficult time."
"Connie and family, I am truly sorry for your loss. George was a wonderful person and Connie's best friend. I will be thinking of you and your family. Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this time. Sorry for your loss."
"Connie and family, Sue and I were very sorry to hear about George. Our sympathy goes out to all of you. Dick and Sue McKinney"
"Dear Connie and Family, there are no words to express how sorry I am for all of you. George fought a good fight and now he is where he has no more pain, no more sorrow... All that is left are those of us that grieve his loss with you and all the beautiful memories! May God grant all of us the peace that passes all human understanding and I will be keeping you all in my prayers."
"Connie: So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Leah"
"Connie we're so sorry for the loss of George and our prayers are with you."