NORMAN JOSEPH GEARY, SR.
April 25, 1920 ~ April 12, 2012
Norman Joseph Geary, Sr., 91, of Holts Summit, died Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Ashland Health Care.
He was born on April 25, 1920, in Hurley, Wisconsin, the son of the late Vernard Michael and Margaret Norman Geary.
He was united in marriage on January 2, 1943, in St. Louis, to Florence Ruby Dillingham who preceded him in death on April 23, 2009.
Norman was a United States Army Air Corps veteran serving during World War II in Italy as a supply sergeant and also as a waist gunner on B-24s.
Norman retired from Monsanto Chemical Company, St. Louis, in 1978, after 36 years as a painter.
He enjoyed restoring antique and classic cars, watching baseball, and listening to Big Band music.
Survivors include: two sons, Norman (Annette) Geary, Jr., Ashland; Steven Geary, Holts Summit; four grandchildren, Christine (Edward) Durrill; Charles (Adrienne) Geary; Jason (Nina) Geary; Jess Scaveola; two step-grandchildren, Julie Fortune; Shaun Brice; and three great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers.
Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 16, 2012, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with Rev. Francis W. Doyle, officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Monday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donors choice.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on April 25, 1920, in Hurley, Wisconsin, the son of the late Vernard Michael and Margaret Norman Geary.
He was united in marriage on January 2, 1943, in St. Louis, to Florence Ruby Dillingham who preceded him in death on April 23, 2009.
Norman was a United States Army Air Corps veteran serving during World War II in Italy as a supply sergeant and also as a waist gunner on B-24s.
Norman retired from Monsanto Chemical Company, St. Louis, in 1978, after 36 years as a painter.
He enjoyed restoring antique and classic cars, watching baseball, and listening to Big Band music.
Survivors include: two sons, Norman (Annette) Geary, Jr., Ashland; Steven Geary, Holts Summit; four grandchildren, Christine (Edward) Durrill; Charles (Adrienne) Geary; Jason (Nina) Geary; Jess Scaveola; two step-grandchildren, Julie Fortune; Shaun Brice; and three great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers.
Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 16, 2012, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with Rev. Francis W. Doyle, officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Monday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donors choice.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Jason, Nina, Liam & Eli -Saying some extra prayers for all of you. Jason I know how much your Grandfather meant to you – may you always have great memories of him ?
The employees of St. Marys Pharmacy in Holts Summit would like to extend our sincere sympathy to the family.The California, MO Ham and Turkey Antique Car Show will greatly miss him.
Our sincere condolences to all of Mr.Geary’s family and friends. May God grant you peace.
steve and norman. sorry about the loss of your dad, you are in my thoughts and prayers. just talked wiyh you both at ashland health care wednesday, but hes with flo now. my email above if i can help in any way.
I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing, you are in our thoughts and prayers.