Leonard W. Geiszler
POLSON - Born on the homestead of immigrant farmers John and Helen Geiszler, on Nov. 27, 1923, Leonard William Geiszler was the youngest of 22 children. He died peacefully on Aug. 31, 2007, at the age of 83. Leonard spoke German on the North Dakota farm, and learned English when he began elementary school. Given the option by his father to become a farmer or minister, Leonard went to college and became a professional engineer. He served in World War II with an engineering group, setting temporary bridges on the march to Berlin. After the war, Leonard owned a construction company in Miles City, and later Billings, which built commercial and residential projects. In 1955, Leonard closed the company and began a 30 year career with Carter Oil (later Exxon), supervising a vast array of construction throughout the country.
Leonard's greatest pride was his family, and the house he designed and which the family built on Flathead Lake. The lake house has served as a gathering place for friends and family for decades, and will continue for years to come.
Leonard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marcella; sons Steven in Kalispell and Timothy (Shelley) in Missoula, and a daughter Kathryn Baddour (Phillip) of Pulaski, Tenn. Leonard also is survived by grandsons Andrew Colbrook Baddour and Evan Phillip Baddour of Tennessee, and Samuel Olsson Geiszler and Alexander Olsson Geiszler of Missoula, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Leonard was preceded in death by his son John E. Geiszler.
Leonard will be remembered for his devotion to family, determination for any cause or task he would select, and the importance of self-reliance. These traits live on through Leonard's descendants.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept.6 at Good Sheppard Lutheran Church in Polson with Rev. Paul Rowold officiating. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7 at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home of Polson. Condolences may also be forwarded to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.
The Missoulian September 3, 2007
POLSON - Born on the homestead of immigrant farmers John and Helen Geiszler, on Nov. 27, 1923, Leonard William Geiszler was the youngest of 22 children. He died peacefully on Aug. 31, 2007, at the age of 83. Leonard spoke German on the North Dakota farm, and learned English when he began elementary school. Given the option by his father to become a farmer or minister, Leonard went to college and became a professional engineer. He served in World War II with an engineering group, setting temporary bridges on the march to Berlin. After the war, Leonard owned a construction company in Miles City, and later Billings, which built commercial and residential projects. In 1955, Leonard closed the company and began a 30 year career with Carter Oil (later Exxon), supervising a vast array of construction throughout the country.
Leonard's greatest pride was his family, and the house he designed and which the family built on Flathead Lake. The lake house has served as a gathering place for friends and family for decades, and will continue for years to come.
Leonard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marcella; sons Steven in Kalispell and Timothy (Shelley) in Missoula, and a daughter Kathryn Baddour (Phillip) of Pulaski, Tenn. Leonard also is survived by grandsons Andrew Colbrook Baddour and Evan Phillip Baddour of Tennessee, and Samuel Olsson Geiszler and Alexander Olsson Geiszler of Missoula, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Leonard was preceded in death by his son John E. Geiszler.
Leonard will be remembered for his devotion to family, determination for any cause or task he would select, and the importance of self-reliance. These traits live on through Leonard's descendants.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept.6 at Good Sheppard Lutheran Church in Polson with Rev. Paul Rowold officiating. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7 at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home of Polson. Condolences may also be forwarded to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.
The Missoulian September 3, 2007
Leonard W. Geiszler
POLSON - Born on the homestead of immigrant farmers John and Helen Geiszler, on Nov. 27, 1923, Leonard William Geiszler was the youngest of 22 children. He died peacefully on Aug. 31, 2007, at the age of 83. Leonard spoke German on the North Dakota farm, and learned English when he began elementary school. Given the option by his father to become a farmer or minister, Leonard went to college and became a professional engineer. He served in World War II with an engineering group, setting temporary bridges on the march to Berlin. After the war, Leonard owned a construction company in Miles City, and later Billings, which built commercial and residential projects. In 1955, Leonard closed the company and began a 30 year career with Carter Oil (later Exxon), supervising a vast array of construction throughout the country.
Leonard's greatest pride was his family, and the house he designed and which the family built on Flathead Lake. The lake house has served as a gathering place for friends and family for decades, and will continue for years to come.
Leonard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marcella; sons Steven in Kalispell and Timothy (Shelley) in Missoula, and a daughter Kathryn Baddour (Phillip) of Pulaski, Tenn. Leonard also is survived by grandsons Andrew Colbrook Baddour and Evan Phillip Baddour of Tennessee, and Samuel Olsson Geiszler and Alexander Olsson Geiszler of Missoula, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Leonard was preceded in death by his son John E. Geiszler.
Leonard will be remembered for his devotion to family, determination for any cause or task he would select, and the importance of self-reliance. These traits live on through Leonard's descendants.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept.6 at Good Sheppard Lutheran Church in Polson with Rev. Paul Rowold officiating. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7 at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home of Polson. Condolences may also be forwarded to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.
The Missoulian September 3, 2007
POLSON - Born on the homestead of immigrant farmers John and Helen Geiszler, on Nov. 27, 1923, Leonard William Geiszler was the youngest of 22 children. He died peacefully on Aug. 31, 2007, at the age of 83. Leonard spoke German on the North Dakota farm, and learned English when he began elementary school. Given the option by his father to become a farmer or minister, Leonard went to college and became a professional engineer. He served in World War II with an engineering group, setting temporary bridges on the march to Berlin. After the war, Leonard owned a construction company in Miles City, and later Billings, which built commercial and residential projects. In 1955, Leonard closed the company and began a 30 year career with Carter Oil (later Exxon), supervising a vast array of construction throughout the country.
Leonard's greatest pride was his family, and the house he designed and which the family built on Flathead Lake. The lake house has served as a gathering place for friends and family for decades, and will continue for years to come.
Leonard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marcella; sons Steven in Kalispell and Timothy (Shelley) in Missoula, and a daughter Kathryn Baddour (Phillip) of Pulaski, Tenn. Leonard also is survived by grandsons Andrew Colbrook Baddour and Evan Phillip Baddour of Tennessee, and Samuel Olsson Geiszler and Alexander Olsson Geiszler of Missoula, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Leonard was preceded in death by his son John E. Geiszler.
Leonard will be remembered for his devotion to family, determination for any cause or task he would select, and the importance of self-reliance. These traits live on through Leonard's descendants.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept.6 at Good Sheppard Lutheran Church in Polson with Rev. Paul Rowold officiating. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7 at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home of Polson. Condolences may also be forwarded to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.
The Missoulian September 3, 2007
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