Obit: Jimmy Geigle

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Jimmy Dean Geigle, 61, of Durant, died on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at his home.

A celebration of life gathering of friends and family will be held on Saturday, June 23 from noon until 3 p.m. at the Walcott American Legion.

A memorial has been established in his memory.

Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.

Jim was born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin on Dec. 27, 1956 to Elmer and Betty (Koch) Geigle.

Jim graduated from Davenport West High School in 1976. He married Sherrie L. Weih on July 14, 1979 in Bennett. He was an over the road truck driver for many years and was also a truck mechanic.

He enjoyed fishing and stockcar races.  

Jim is survived by his wife Sherrie of Durant; his sons: Josh (Bridget) Geigle and Chris (Jackie) Geigle, both of Walcott; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild who is due in October; his sisters: Carlisle (Tom) Charlton of Indianola and Sarah (Jack) Clark of Santa Rosa, California; and his brothers: Elmer (Angie) Geigle of Port Byron and David Neilsen of Knapp, Wisconsin.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Bryce Geigle and his nephew Grahm Geigle.

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