Gary R. Geisel

Gary Richard Geisel, 74, of Perrysburg, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Gary was born October 5, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio, to Robert and Mary (Popelik) Geisel. Gary married Marie Konczal on September 12, 1969, and they shared 53 years together.

Gary proudly served in the United States Marine Corps where he earned the USMC sharpshooter award. After the military, Gary worked as an Ohio State Trooper for 17 years and earned the ACE award in 1976. He also served as a City Councilman in Waterville, OH. Gary loved his dog Kevin and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him, especially his wife, children, and grandchildren, whom he loved spending time with.

He is survived by his wife, Marie; children, Aaron & Robin Geisel, Christian & Doranne Geisel, Clare & Larry Hinz, Regina & James Kaczorowski, Nina Lepiarz, Nicholas & Amber Geisel, Monica & Ben Hutchisson and Bridget Carpenter; seventeen grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and nine siblings. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, step-father, brother Robert Joseph, sister-in-law Sharon, and grandchild Samuel.

Friends and family will be received Tuesday, November 8, 2022, from 10-11 a.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church, 215 E. Front Street, Perrysburg, OH, where a memorial mass will begin at 11 a.m. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, Perrysburg (419-874-3133). Condolences may be made online to the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.