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Earl E. Geesey, Jr., 97

July 23, 2025

Earl E. Geesey, Jr. “Poppy,” 97, resident of Masonic Village and formerly of Millersville, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. He shared 73 years of marriage with his wife Vilma M. (Wissler) Geesey before her death in 2013.

Born in Lancaster, the son of the late Earl E. and Gladys M. (Kauffman) Geesey, he graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School.

Earl served onboard the US Navy destroyer USS Broome in the Atlantic during WWII as a Seaman 1st Class. He then was a salesman (12 yrs) for Cobia Boat Company in Sanford, FL, returned to Lancaster, and owned Paragon Tavern / Goose Tavern on Millersville Pike (18 yrs).

He was a member of Charles M. Howell Lodge #496 F.&A.M., Millersville, Zembo Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S., Tall Cedars of Lebanon Forest # 27, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, life member and served as president (6 yrs) of Millersville-Manor V.F.W. Post 7294, American Legion Post #34, Lancaster, and Columbia-Middletown Elks B.P.O.E. Lodge # 1074.

Earl enjoyed being at Dewey Beach and fishing.

Earl’s family includes daughter Wendy G. Blake (Russell R.) of Millersville, son Scott E. Geesey of Lewes, DE, three grandchildren, Devon, Katlin, and Savannah Blake, and two great-grandchildren, Brynn and Jace Blake. In addition to his parents and wife, Earl was predeceased by his daughters, Cathi M. Geesey and Cynthia Rende, grandson Mario Russo, and his brother Gary K. Geesey.

A Visitation will take place Monday, August 4, 2025, from 10 to 11 am, followed by Masonic Services at 11 am, followed by the Memorial Service and concluded with Military Honors, at the Charles F. Snyder & Crematory, 441 N. George St, Millersville, PA 17551. Interment will be in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

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Condolences to the Family

August 06, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the family of Noble Geesey.  He was a member of Zembo Shrine since December, 1968!  Please know he will be remembered in a memorial prayer at the next Stated Meeting of Zembo Shrine.
Rev. David T. Willard, Zembo Chaplain

August 06, 2025

Wendy and family .. so sorry I could not go to your Dads visitation.to pay Jen and my respects.  I planned to but could not make it Your Dad was a funny guy. Jen and me wi bee forget “Mr Bumble “. And Jen still has the framed  photo of Fred Astair and Ginger Rogers that hung in the restaurant  , hanging on her wall. Your Mon and Dad gave it to her when she was young. They were born great people .we’ll not only remember him from theater but also how funny he always was at the VFW. Our deepest sympathy and  caring thoughts l to you and your family.   Love Gail and Jen Smith 

August 05, 2025

I was saddened to read a hand written message and copy of Earl’s obituary sent to me by “Pete”. I have such fond memories of my many hours waitressing at the Paragon Tavern with Annie and the many regular customers on a Saturday night, back in the early 80 ‘s while I attended college. Earl always brought a smile to my face as he held a silent watchful eye over the action in the dining room. He had a big heart and loving manner expressed in a few words. I am so sorry for your loss. . Cindy (Meinecke) Lotz

July 31, 2025

May the happy memories you have of your dad bring you peace over the days ahead. I have  good memories of your dad.  He had a great sense of humor. . L Reinhart

July 28, 2025

Earl was one of my dad’s first friends when he moved to Masonic Village last year. He used to bring my dad maltballs and always made him laugh. Honestly, he made everyone laugh. I was lucky to get to know Earl over this past year, and I have to admit, I loved that he’d often tell me I was “one hell of a woman,” and made me feel like one of the crew. He was such a good man.
 
I got to talk to him the night he passed. As we sat listening to live music on the patio, he sipped a beer and laughed with all of his friends. At one point I asked him what the secret was to living a long life. He looked up and said, “Faith.” He told me it got him through a lot of hard times. I’ll always remember that, and it’s made me want to strengthen my own faith.
 
Earl was one of a kind. He’s going to be missed in a big way. I feel so blessed to have know him. 💙
Bonnie Gaus

July 27, 2025

so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you❤️❤️❤️Mary Jane Ferretti

July 26, 2025

I had the pleasure of conversing with Earl on a deeper level. He was a wise and kind man. I miss him. Linda A Keane

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Monday, August 04, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
441 North George Street
Millersville, PA 17551
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