Charles Geiger

Charles Geiger, age 82, of Cromwell, IN passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 7:02 PM at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 1, 1931 to Adrian and Mary (Birch) Geiger in Noble County, IN. On June 4, 1949, he married Catherine “Pat” Iden. She survives. He graduated from Cromwell High School in 1949 and was a lifetime area resident. He had worked as a farmer and avid gardener, and was employed by Juday Electric and Dell Zarse electric. He then formed Geiger Electric and was owner and operator of his own business. He drove school bus for West Noble School Corporation for a total 46 years. He played fast pitch softball for many years in multiple leagues in Fort Wayne as a pitcher and outstanding hitter often times being labelled as a professional ball player. He participated in many World Fast Pitch Softball tournaments. He enjoyed his family and loved helping others. Charles had a passion for physical fitness. Surviving are his wife, three daughters, Vicki (Rodger) Brown of Syracuse, Trudy (Duane) Fetters of Kimmell, and Kim (Herb) Pattison of Fort Wayne, IN; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; one brother, Hugh (Kay) Geiger of Columbia City, IN; one sister-in-law, Bonita Geiger, North Webster, IN; several nieces and nephews. .Mr. Geiger was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, JD Geiger. A funeral service will be held in Mr. Geiger’s honor on Tuesday, May13, 2014 at 10 AM at Yeager Funeral Home with Chaplain Kurt Snyder of Whitley County Hospice Care officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, IN. There will be a time of visitation on Monday, May 12, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to Whitley County Hospice Care.