OBIT: Walter H. GEIGER, 1977, of interest in Somerset County, PA
  
  Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library
  Transcribed and proofread by Martha Matsuda.
  
  Copyright 2005.  All rights reserved.
  http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm
  http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/
  _______________________________________________ 
  
  WALTER H. GEIGER
  
    Walter H. Geiger, owner and president of Wilson and Pugh Co., 215 South
  George St., Cumberland, Md., died May 7, at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland,
  Md.  Mr. Geiger, who had been in failing health for several years,  resided
  on Route 2, Baltimore Pike.
    Born Oct. 21, 1905, he was a son of the late Ezra and Martha (Lowery)
  Geiger.  Mr. Geiger, who has been  semi-retired since 1971, became
  affiliated with Wilson and Pugh in 1934. A loyal supporter of various
  Christian organizations, he was a member of LaVale Baptist Church where he
  served as a deacon.
    Surviving are his widow, Nellie Pearl (Norman) Geiger; a son, Ronald R.
  Geiger, Cumberland; a sister, Alice Shockey, Meyersdale RD 4; and one
  brother, Harvey A. Geiger Sr., Meyersdale RD 4; one granddaughter, Lisa
  Geiger; and one grandson, Eric Geiger, and 15 nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: infant, John
  H., Irvin.
    Friends were received at the George Funeral Home after which the body was
  removed to the LaVale Baptist Church.  The funeral was conducted by the
  Pastor Robert Landes. Internment was in Sunset Cemetery on Bedford Road.
  
  The Republic, May 26, 1977
  
  [G0269]