Leo R. Geyman

Mr. Leo R. Geyman, age 81, of Bacon Ridge Road near Madison, Indiana, entered this life on August 13, 1928 in Shelby Township in Jefferson County, Indiana. He was the son of William & Laura Heitz Geyman, both of whom preceded him in death. He was raised in Shelby Township and resided nearly all of his life on Bacon Ridge. He was salutatorian and graduate of the 1946 Class of Central High School. He was inducted into the United States Army on July 14, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana, during the Korean War. He rose to the rank of Sergeant, serving the Heavy Mortar Company in the 27th Infantry. He was honorably discharged on May 26, 1954, receiving the Combat Infantry Badge; the Korean Service Ribbon with two Bronze Service Stars; the United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He was united in marriage on November 24, 1955 at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in China, Indiana to Mary Jane Turner. To this happy union arrived three daughters to bless their home. He farmed all of his life on Bacon Ridge and was always happy to be out working on his farm. He worked as a part time mechanic for Bud Thomas at China. He later worked for five years in time study for Williamson Heater in Madison. He then worked for twenty nine years in layout and as a draftsman for Rexnord in Madison, with designs being transferred to Indiana-Kentucky Electric Corporation as well. He was raised and along time member of St. Anthony Catholic Church at China. He served as a trustee there until it closed. He then began membership at St. Magdalene Catholic Church at New Marion, Indiana. He enjoyed his family, his farm, working with his brother, spending time with his dog and grandson, 4-wheeling, and visiting with his neighbors. Leo always put God first in his life, his family second and his work third, this was how he based his life. He was a member of the Madison VFW Post 1969. Leo was awarded with his brother, Alois in 2005 "Master Conservation Farmer of the Year", by the Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District. Leo passed suddenly from this life on Saturday while working on his farm with his brother. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends, but he left this life doing what he loved. A LOVING FAMILY Leo will be missed by his loving wife of nearly sixty years: Mary Jane Turner Geyman of Madison, Indiana; his loving daughters: Janet Geyman & her companion: Joseph Rishty of Colonial Beach, Virginia, Sherri Furnish & her husband: David of Versailles, Indiana, Debbie Geyman & her husband: Scott Friedersdorff of Kalamazoo, Michigan; his loving brother: Alois Geyman & his wife: Joyce of Madison, Indiana; his adoring grandson: Bryce Furnish of Madison, Indiana; his step grandchildren: Julie Petry, Amanda Davis, Stephanie & Elizabeth Friedersdorff; his sister in law & brothers in law: Caroline & Harold Woodard of Harrison, Ohio, George Turner of Hanover, Indiana; one niece, three nephews & other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents: William & Laura Heitz Geyman; his brother: Ronnie Geyman died in 1942; his brother in law: Fred Turner. THE MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Funeral Mass will be conducted Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 1:00 p.m., by the Rev. John A. Meyer, Rev. Shaun Whittington and the Rev. Frank Eckstein at the St. Patrick Catholic Chapel, 310 W. State Street in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the St. Magdalene Cemetery in Madison, Indiana with full military honors conducted by Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion and the Fort Knox Ceremonial Unit. VISITATION Friends may call Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 12 Noon until 12:45 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. THE ROSARY The Rosary will be prayed on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Shawe & Pope John or St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery or St. Magdalene Catholic Cemetery or the Canaan Volunteer Fire Department. Cards are available at the funeral home.

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