William Geisen
Alton | Save
William D. Geisen, 79, passed away at 8:43 AM, June 30, 2020, at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton.
He was born on December 5, 1940, in Alton, Illinois the son of William & Wilma (Hurst) Geisen.
Bill graduated from Marquette Catholic High School in 1958. He was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton. He was a member of Lincoln Land Plymouth Owners Club and enjoyed restoring antique cars, especially Plymouths, and he also loved mustangs. Bill enjoyed woodworking, upholstery, and repurposing things.
Bill is survived by his companion, Kathleen; 3 daughters: Bonnie (Kim) Geisen, Janet (Curt) Difani, Karen (Mark) Barton; a son, Jeffrey (Kate) Geisen; 13 grandchildren; Casey, Daniel, Kelsea, Nathan, Jacob, Corey, Jeffrey, Ryan, Josh, Megan, Alex, Taylor, and Adam; 8 great-grandchildren: Kaili, Emmett, Emmeri, “OG” (Oliver), Eleanor, Oliver, Landon, and Lincoln; 2 brothers: Donald (Karen) Geisen, Ronald (Jyll) Geisen; 1 sister, Barbara (Robert) Metzmaker; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Geisen.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 5, 2020, from 3-7 PM, with a prayer service at 3 PM at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey. Due to COVID 19 restrictions on social distancing, the visitation is limited to 50 people or less at a time inside the funeral home.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place Monday, July 6, 2020, at 10 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Jeremy Paulin OMV celebrant.
Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Alton.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or Catholic School.
Online condolence, guest book, and funeral services can be viewed at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home
