Donald "Gene" Eugene Geer

Gene Geer, a name that is not only well known but beloved in the small country town of Corning, went home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2015. Donald Eugene “Gene” Geer was born in a garage in Richards, Missouri to Bessie and Martin Geer. He came into this world with veracity for life. He attended 28 different schools before moving to Delta, Colorado, when he was a high school sophomore. Between 1950 and 1954 he was a S/SGT in the Air Force, stationed in Japan, where he was in Public Relations throughout the Korean War. After the war, he attended Western State University in Gunnison, Colorado. There he joined the football team and also drove cattle. He was a true cowboy in every sense of the word. In 2003, his college football team was inducted into the Western State Sports Hall of Fame and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Hall of Fame. In 1954, he met his wife Alice and they were married in 1956. They moved to their home in Corning in 1958, where they built a life and a family for fifty-six years. He was an avid fisherman and spent countless summers in Fort Bragg or on a house boat on Shasta Lake with Alice, family and friends. Mr. Geer, as he was known by most, was a man of honor and character, never one to shy away from a conversation or lower his enthusiasm for life. Gene built his life in Corning with his wife, Alice, their three children and countless students. He taught school, coached, and was a principal for 43 years in the Corning schools. He touched the lives of so many people and an abundance of lives were shaped. He was a man of great faith. He loved the Lord and often spoke of the grace, mercy and the salvation of Jesus Christ. He ultimately knew that he would one day be leaving his earthly home for his eternal home in heaven. Gene helped raise so many children, encouraging and loving them. Always making each individual, child, grandchild and student feel like they were his favorite. He never missed any of his children or grandchildren’s achievements, from recitals to football games, he was always there beaming with pride. Gene is survived by: his wife, Alice, his children Roy and Debbie Geer, Tom and Rowena (Geer) Drake, his eight grandchildren: John and Danielle Geer, Mike and Sara Knight, Chris and Kate Mossman, Jenessa Geer, and Jeffrey Drake. His seven great grandchildren: Emmalin, Callen and Audrey Geer, Ava, Ethan and Sophia Knight, and Henry Mossman. His brother, Norman Geer and sister, Faye Davis. He was welcomed into heaven by his daughter Susan Geer, grandson Justin Geer and countless friends and family members. Gene was very active and proud to be a part of all community affairs including: Mason’s, Lions, Keep California Green, American Legion, Corning Volunteer Firefighter, Elks, Girl Scouts, 4H, Rainbow Girls, California Teachers Association, Tehama County Administration Association and California Retired Teachers Association. He was also a Life member of the PTA. Viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hall Brother Mortuary on Thursday, January 8th. Services will be on Friday, January 9th, beginning at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Corning. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Susan Geer Memorial Scholarship, Bank of America, Corning, CA Military Honors ~ Branch of Service ~ Air Force

Donald "Gene" Eugene Geer

July 5, 1931 - January 2, 2015

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Donald "Gene" Eugene Geer

July 5, 1931 - January 2, 2015

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