Alois "Loisie" Geyman

Alois "Loisie" Geyman, passed away on July 24, 2026, closely after his 94th birthday at Aperion Care of Hanover. Born on June 18, 1932 in Madison to the late William H. Geyman and Laura Amelia Heitz Geyman, Alois was a lifelong farmer, working tirelessly on his family farm in Canaan, Indiana, that surpasses a century in age. His dedication to his craft and his community was recognized when he was named the Master Conservation Farmer of the Year in 2005. Alois was not only committed to his work but also to his hobbies, which included working in his shop, gardening, mowing his neighbor's grass, and of course, maintaining his beloved family farm.

He was a proud 1950 graduate of Central High School in Madison, Indiana. Alois was a valued member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church and a former Optimist Club member. Alois was united in marriage to Joyce Laverne Francis on January 9, 1999 in Madison, Indiana. After decades of dedication to his farm, Alois retired and moved to Madison in 2011. Throughout his life, he was known affectionately as "Loisie".

Alois is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce Laverne Francis Geyman of Madison, Indiana; his sister-in-law Mary Jane Geyman of Madison, Indiana; his nieces Janet Geyman of Madison, Indiana, Sherry Furnish of Madison, Indiana and Deborah Friedersdorff (Scott) of Scotts, Michigan; his step-children Brian Irwin of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, David Irwin (Rita) of Cave Creek, Arizona and Linda Pierson (Luther) of Columbus, Indiana; his two step-grandchildren Brian Pierson and Laura Pierson; his great-nephew Bryce Furnish (Madison) of Madison, Indiana; his great-great-niece and nephew Penelope and Leo. He is preceded in death by his father William H. Geyman; his mother, Laura Amelia Heitz Geyman; his grandparents Martin and Pauline Geyman, Michael and Magdelena Heitz; his brothers Ronnie Geyman and Leo Richard Geyman; his nephew, David Furnish.

Friends and loved ones are invited to a visitation on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, located at 325 Demaree Drive, Madison, Indiana, 47250. The funeral service and rosary will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the same location. Interment will follow in the St. Anthony Cemetery in China, Indiana.

Memorials in memory of Alois can be made to the St. Anthony Cemetery Care Fund, Pope John Elementary School or Southern Care Hospice at the link below the obituary.

To celebrate his life and share your memories of Alois, please visit his memorial page. Here, you are encouraged to upload photos and share stories of your time with him.