Donald F. Geier (Don)

A funeral service will be held Friday, February 4, 2011, at 1PM at Grace Lutheran Church, Grafton, for Donald F. Geier, of Saukville, who passed way on January 31, 2011, at the Horizon Hospice Inpatient Unit of Columbia St. Marys Ozaukee at the age of 70. Visitation will be at Mueller Funeral Home, Cedarburg, Thursday, February 3rd, from 4PM to 7PM. Interment will take place at Zur Ruhe Cemetery. Don was born in Milwaukee on November 7, 1940, the son of Clarence and Josephine (nee Sekas) Geier. He grew up in Mequon. After high school graduation in 1959, Don enlisted and became a member of the 32nd Air National Guard. He married Susan (nee Brohm) on September 7, 1963, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Cedarburg. They moved to Saukville in 1995. Don was employed as a machinist at Bolens FMC until the company left the area. Don was an avid NASCAR fan. He enjoyed being in his garage working on old cars, small engines and making tractor repairs. Don loved plowing snow. He was also a hunter, fisher and trap shooter. Don is a lifetime member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association. Don had a lot of struggles and health issues over the years. He fought the good fight through it all. Don is survived by his beloved wife, Susan of Saukville; sons Daniel (Noelle) Geier of Colgate and David (Kara) Geier of West Bend; granddaughters Sarah Geier, Marie Geier, Amber Geier and Ashley Geier; sister Marilyn (Tony) Koshel of Columbus WI; other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. Memorials: Memorials to the American Diabetes Association or Grace Lutheran Church appreciated. Cemetery: Zur Ruhe Cemetery N69 W6000 Bridge St. Cedarburg, WI 53012 (map/driving directions) Visitation: 4PM to 7PM at Mueller Funeral Home - Cedarburg W63 N527 Hanover Ave. Cedarburg, WI 53012 on February 3, 2011 (map/driving directions) Service: 1PM at Grace Lutheran Church - Grafton 715 6th Ave. Grafton, WI 53024 on February 4, 2011 (map/driving directions)