David J. Geisinger

David J. Geisinger age 79 of Massillon passed away Friday at Affinity Medical Center. Dave was born November 20, 1930 in Lansing, MI to the late Joseph & Mary Geisinger. He moved to Massillon in 1949 after serving in the US Army. He retired from the former McClain Grocery and then Flemming Foods. After retiring in 1991 he would spend as much time as possible fishing on Lake Erie. At home he was proud to keep a very large and productive garden. His family and friends will never forget the special touch he added to Christmas Holidays by playing Santa Claus. His sister, Dorothy Karnoff preceded him in death. Dave is survived by his wife Virginia (Matthews) Geisinger with whom he would have shared 57 years of marriage on September 12th. They have two children: David and his wife Jeri Geisinger and Amy and her husband Jeff Gatsios all of Massillon. Mr. Geisinger has five grandchildren that he loved to tease and spend time with: Aaron (Amanda) Geisinger, Jana Geisinger, Justin Geisinger, Claire Gatsios and Leah Gatsios. There is a brother Joe Geisinger of Circleville. A Celebration of David Geisinger’s life will be 7 PM Monday at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. Dr. William Harvey of the First United Methodist Church will officiate. Friends are invited to call from 5 PM until the time of the service on Monday. Messages of support and sympathy can be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com. Paquelet – Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330-833-3222