Wilhelm Geest

GEEST, BLUNK

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 10/2/2019 at 06:25:56

12 January 1961 - The Tipton Conservative

Funeral services for Wilhelm Geest, 89, were held Jan. 9 in Davenport. Mr. Geest died in his home in Davenport Jan. 5 after a short illness.

Born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Mr. Geest came to this country at the age of 15. He married Lena Blunk in Davenport in February, 1906. The couple farmed near New Liberty and Montpelier, retiring in 1951 to live in Davenport.

Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Tillie; a son, George, all of Davenport and 2 grandchildren. Burial was in the Durant cemetery.