Earl “Petie” J. Geiger, formerly of Masury, Ohio, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, while a patient at Caprice Health Care Center, North Lima, Ohio, following a period of declining health. He was 65.
Earl was born April 3, 1958, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son to Charles F. & Norene E. (Powell) Geiger.
A 1976 graduate of Brookfield High School, he worked as a Bus Driver for the Mercer County Community Transit before retiring.
He was a member of the Brookfield Christian Church, where he played the organ and piano; as well as the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge # 495, Hubbard, Ohio.
In his spare time, Petie enjoyed making ice cream, and entertaining the residents at Elmwood Assisted Living with his piano.
He is survived by: his niece, Katheryn "Katie" Guthrie (John Mihokovich), of Warren, Ohio; aunts & uncles, Sis & Ron Hook, of Masury, JoAnn Powell, of Chicago, Illinois, Marlene Powell, of Masury, and Linda & Mike Maurice, of Hubbard; and his many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Tammy L. Guthrie; and brother, Charles “Chuckie” L. Geiger.
A time of gathering in honor of Petie will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 1 to 2 PM, at the Brookfield Christian Church, located on the Historic Village Green at 434 State Route 7, SE, Brookfield, Ohio 44403. His celebration continues with a memorial service at 2 PM in the church.
Expressions of sympathy may be left for his family at www.bricelandfuneralservice.com
As suggested by his family, memorial contributions can be made to the Brookfield Christian Church, P.O. Box 42, Brookfield, Ohio 44403.
Coordination of this tribute for Petie was presented by Daniel Briceland, Owner & Director of Briceland Funeral Service, LLC. (330-509-3135)