GEISSLER, Lorraine W. (Buehler) 1923-2020

GEISSLER, BEUHLER, TABBERT

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 5/29/2020 at 11:21:02

Biography--

Lorraine W. Geissler, 96, of Lisbon, formerly of Waterloo and La Porte City, Iowa, died Monday, May 25, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

She was born November 19, 1923 in Cresco the daughter of Harry and Anna Tabbert Beuhler. She was a graduate of Waterloo West High School, class of 1941.

She married Wilmond H. Geissler on June 27, 1943 in Los Angeles, California; he preceded her in death on August 17, 1982.

While living in California, Lorraine helped build the P-51 Mustangs during WWII. In Iowa, she worked as a keypunch operator in the offices of Rath Packing, Co and then at John Deere.

She was a member of the American Lutheran Church in La Porte City; formerly a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Waterloo and the V.F.W. Auxiliary.

Survived by: one son, Leo (Linette) Geissler of Lisbon; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: her husband; one daughter, Nancy Brown; one son, Donald Geissler; two brothers, and four sisters.

Garden View Chapel is in charge of arrangements 319-232-2222. Online condolences may be left at www.kearnsfuneralservice.com.

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Services:
Due to Covid-19 Gathering Restrictions a Private Family Service was held with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at the American Lutheran Church in La Porte City.

Cemetery:
Garden of Memories

Memorials:
may be directed to American Lutheran Church, 801 Monroe St. La Porte City, Iowa.

SOURCE: Kearns Funeral Service