Mary J. Geis

Mary J. Geis of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the age of 94 years at Linden Grove Health Care Center. Mary was born in Fond du Lac, WI, the daughter of Peter and Mary (nee Schram) Sauve. She was a longtime member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Dorcas Society. Mary married the love of her life, Victor E. Geis on March 13, 1944. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting, embroidery, playing cards and crossword puzzles. Most of all she loved spending time with her family. Mary will be sadly missed by her children, Harold (Sandi) Geis, Vicki (Richard) Waite, Mary (Dan) Boeck and Kenneth (Lynn) Geis; grandchildren, Kimberly Geis, Jacquie Chapman, Shannon (Dennis) Martin, Jason (Laura) Waite, Jaime (David) Alaniz, Jamie Smith, Kelly (Brandon) Bassler, Jeff Smith and Kyle Geis; Ten great-grandchildren; her sister Fran (Pete) Stotzheim; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Victor and a sister, Helen Sauve. A private graveside service was held at Prairie Home Cemetery.