Jerry David Geiser

Jerry D. Geiser, Sr. La Veta, Colorado, 73, of Gillette, Wyoming died peacefully on July 16th surrounded by his family. A Memorial Service will take place at St. Matthew's Catholic Church on Tuesday, July 21st at 2pm with Deacon Kim Carroll officiating. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Christ the King Catholic Church in La Veta CO, Friday, July 24th at 11 am with Deacon John Luginbill officiating. Jerry was born in Pueblo, CO on March 26th, 1942 to John and Mildred Geiser. Big Jerry loved the Denver Broncos, riding Harley's, playing poker and rolling the dice! Jerry loved dogs, kids, people and made friends everywhere he went. He loved watching old westerns, reading newspapers and Johnny Cash. Jerry drove a semi-truck for his Dad's company for many, many years. Then he ran the Triple G Truck Stop with his brother Joe and their wives. In 1991, Jerry moved to Gillette, Wyoming to drive a haul truck at Cordero, where he retired in 2008. He always said, "I've driven further backwards than most people have forwards." Jerry is survived by the love of his life, his wife Marie of 52 years, his children Annette (Darrell Reagan), Jerry (Mindy), Laurie (Dave Mandarich) and Jeremy, brothers, Jim (Leola), Chub (Julie), Jack, Joe (Angie) and Jeff (Nancy), loving grandchildren Taylin, Jaden, Logan, Rhiannon, Rex, Blake, Dawson and Jocelyn and many loving nieces, nephews and extended family. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Jeanette and siblings John and Judy. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Jerry's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Gillette Council of Community Services. Memorials and Condolences may be sent to the family in Jerry's name in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via the web at: www.walkerfuneralgillette.comFuneral Home:Walker Funeral Home410 Medical Arts CourtGillette, WYUS 82716