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KENNETH LEE GEISLER
Born: Feb 05, 1934
Date of Passing: Nov 03, 2005
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryKENNETH LEE GEISLER February 5, 1934 - November 3, 2005 With profound sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our dearest husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, cousin and friend to all; with his loving family at his side, Kenneth Lee Geisler, aged 71 years of Ashern, MB. Ken was born February 5, 1934 in Ashern and attended Marne and Ashern Schools. He worked on the farm for his uncle Eddie, his uncle Leonard and Dan Scullen. On February 23, 1957 he married June Stewart and together they raised six children. Always interested in automobiles, Ken began to work for his dad Rudy at Midland Motors. He obtained his mechanic license in June of 1961 and became well known for his knowledge in repairing cars, trucks, and farm machinery. Ken worked at the garage until 1981 when a change of scenery led him to pursue many different interests. He purchased a backhoe and a riding lawnmower and began the company known as Ashern Earthworms along with his sons. Ken also became a custodian of the Ashern Centennial Hall, caretaker of the Ashern United Cemetery, Ashern Arena, the two senior manors and the Lakeshore General Hospital. He was a member of the Ashern United Church, the Ashern Centennial Hall, the Ashern Museum, the Ashern Elks and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 57. Dad loved life and his family more than anything in his life. His time was devoted to each and every one of them. Dad was never too busy to lend a helping hand to anyone. When you saw Ken, he was never alone. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife June; his children, Pam (Lester), Blake (Christie), Jimmy (Lucinda), Barry (Naomi), and Carroll (Dave); grandchildren, Ryan, Tyson, Dylan, Tyler, Kyle, Kendra, Jocelyn, Brodi, Saige, Evan, Jason, Jennifer, Desmond, Nazarae, Kari-Leigh, Robyn, Jolene, Sylver, Kimber and Emma; two sisters, Betty-Lou (Stanley) Hayden and Shirley Price; his Godchild, Sandra Falk; also many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by a daughter Kim in 1997, his mother Rose, his father Rudy, mother-in-law Beatrice Stewart, father-in-law Jack Stewart and a sister Bev Sveistrup. A memorial service will be held Monday, November 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ashern Centennial Hall with Melanie Kauppila officiating. Interment to follow in the Ashern United Church Cemetery. Special thanks to Dr. Czdowski at the Health Sciences Centre and Dr. Khaleifa, nurses and staff at the Lakeshore General Hospital. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Ashern Centennial Hall Memorial Fund in care of Carol Arnason, Box 326, Ashern, MB or to the Ashern United Church in care Carol McDougall, Ashern, MB R0C 0E0. Always remembered, Always loved. Arrangements by: Arnason Funeral Homes LTD. Ashern - Lundar 768-2072
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 05, 2005
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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This was my grandfather. Just a few things about him, he was a very hard-working man. From what I recall, he was ALWAYS working. Whether it was backhoe work or maintenance at the community halls or manors, to running the local bingo or entertaining his many grandchildren, cutting grass around town, farming in earlier years...I could go on forever I'm sure. The only times I wouldn't seen him working was when he finally turned in to eat an ice cream cone or an orange and watch soap operas with grandma or Just For Laughs: Gags. I don't ever remember him being in a bad mood either. He wouldn't hesitate to scold you but it never lingered. He was always a pleasure to be around. He made you work, though. Helping him clean up the community hall after a social or setting up tables for bingo or helping him cut grass around town was common. We would cut wood back in the day, too. I didn't like doing chores at the time, I have to admit. Now, though, I appreciate all the things I did with him and I fully understand he was just trying to pass on some of his work ethic to us. Earn your keep so to speak. He would also pick me up whenever I was too drunk as well. Grandma would come with him and I'm sure I would yammer on nonsensically in the back as they drove me home. Always there when you needed him kind of guy. Always laughing, always smiling regardless of how hard he could've perceived life at the time. I seen this man almost everyday of my life growing up, as I lived across the street from him. I just realized now he's been gone 10 years...you would miss him, too, if you'd have met him. - Posted by: Tyson (Grandson) on: Nov 16, 2015
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Forever loved Forever missed. - Posted by: Jimmy and Lucinda (Family) on: Nov 23, 2005