Huron County MI Archives Obituaries.....Geiger, Cheryl Ann (Guitar)  October 23, 2010
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Cheryl A. (Guitar) Geiger, 65, longtime resident of Richmond, Kentucky, 
originally a resident of Ruth, passed away October 23, 2010, at the University 
of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky, following a long illness.  
Cheryl was recognized as an accomplished English instructor having taught 
English, Literature and Composition at the University of Kentucky, Morehead 
State University and Eastern Kentucky University.  Cheryl received a kidney 
transplant on September 24, 1993 for which she and her family were truly 
grateful.  Cheryl quickly became an advocate for all transplant recipients.  
Cheryl and her husband Bob traveled to Washington D.C. and lobbied Senators 
and Congressmen for improvements and changes in transplant regulations.  
Cheryl believed in educating the public on the importance of making known ones 
wishes concerning organ and tissue donation before a person’s untimely 
passing.  Cheryl represented Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) by 
speaking to many civic organizations and speaking at health fairs regarding 
the importance of organ donation. She served on the board of the Kidney 
Foundation of Central Kentucky for many years and was president from 2002-
2003.  In addition to Cheryl’s devotion to educating the public, she took part 
in a video called The Gift which was made with the collaborative efforts of 
Pattie A. Clay Hospital and KODA.  The video produced continues to bring donor 
awareness to high school students and other general audiences. KODA is 
currently filming another video.

Cheryl is survived by her loving husband Bob and two children, Kim (Ray) Otero 
of Union, Kentucky, and Steve (Julie) Geiger of Keller, Texas; four 
grandchildren, Nathan and Matthew Otero and Hope and Zachary Geiger.  She is 
also survived by her brother, William (Sylvia) Guitar of Warren; and sisters 
Marjorie (Chet) Roggenbuck of Roseville, and Rita (Bernard preceded in death) 
Pawlowski of Warren; and by 23 nieces and nephews.  Cheryl’s mother, Hazel M. 
Guitar, preceded her in death on July 13, 2010, at age 98.

Pall bearers were Robert A Lilly, Sam LaBarbera, Ewell T Cobb, Oliver J 
Ramsey, Nathan R Otero and Matthew Otero.  A Funeral Mass was conducted on 
Oct. 27, 2010 at St. Mark’s. Internment was in the Richmond Cemetery (606 East 
Main Street Richmond, KY 40475-1652) .  In lieu of flowers, the family would 
like donations made to: KODA, 2201 Regency Road, Ste 601, Lexington, KY 40503-
2342. Other donations can be made to St. Mark Catholic Church or School 608 W. 
Main Street, Richmond, KY 40475-1320.  Condolences may be expressed at 
www.orpfh.com.  Arrangements are being handled by Oldham, Roberts & Powell 
Funeral Home, Richmond, Kentucky.


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