Obituary for Frank Geiner
Frank J. Geiner, 93, of Altoona passed away June 1, 2022 at UPMC Altoona.
He was born on July 20, 1928, in Altoona; a son of the late Michael and Frances (Greineder) Geiner. On March 27, 1954, he married Doris (Vaughn) Geiner who preceded him in death in 2014.
Frank was a Sgt. in the United States Army. He served during the Korean Conflict where he received a Bronze Star and his honorable discharge.
He was a member of the Brush Mountain Sportsman Club and attended the First Church of Christ Church in Altoona. He was a former member of the Bavarian Aid Society and the Unter Uns. Frank had a love and talent for woodworking. He spent his life working as a carpenter.
He was a kind-hearted man who was always willing to lend a helping hand to others.
Surviving are his two sons; Russell Geiner (Becky) of Altoona and Robert Geiner (Dana) of Warrenton, NC; seven grandchildren, Jen Brown (Shawn), Nikki Dickson (Matt), Jeff Geiner, Andrew Geiner, Ashley Geiner, Alex Geiner, and Allison Butler (Emily) and Daughter- in -Law, Cindy Geiner of Altoona, PA. He is also survived by one brother, Max Geiner (Jane) and five great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Randall J. Geiner; grandson, Matthew Geiner and two siblings, Michael Geiner (Don) and Anna Marie Hoelldobler
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Voluntary Services- James E. Van Zandt VAMC. 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona PA 16602 - memo line: in memory of Frank Geiner.
Friends will be received from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Good Funeral Home, 108 Alto Reste Park, Altoona. The service will immediately follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be private at Alto Reste Park, Altoona.
He was born on July 20, 1928, in Altoona; a son of the late Michael and Frances (Greineder) Geiner. On March 27, 1954, he married Doris (Vaughn) Geiner who preceded him in death in 2014.
Frank was a Sgt. in the United States Army. He served during the Korean Conflict where he received a Bronze Star and his honorable discharge.
He was a member of the Brush Mountain Sportsman Club and attended the First Church of Christ Church in Altoona. He was a former member of the Bavarian Aid Society and the Unter Uns. Frank had a love and talent for woodworking. He spent his life working as a carpenter.
He was a kind-hearted man who was always willing to lend a helping hand to others.
Surviving are his two sons; Russell Geiner (Becky) of Altoona and Robert Geiner (Dana) of Warrenton, NC; seven grandchildren, Jen Brown (Shawn), Nikki Dickson (Matt), Jeff Geiner, Andrew Geiner, Ashley Geiner, Alex Geiner, and Allison Butler (Emily) and Daughter- in -Law, Cindy Geiner of Altoona, PA. He is also survived by one brother, Max Geiner (Jane) and five great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Randall J. Geiner; grandson, Matthew Geiner and two siblings, Michael Geiner (Don) and Anna Marie Hoelldobler
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Voluntary Services- James E. Van Zandt VAMC. 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona PA 16602 - memo line: in memory of Frank Geiner.
Friends will be received from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Good Funeral Home, 108 Alto Reste Park, Altoona. The service will immediately follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be private at Alto Reste Park, Altoona.