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Anthony Geise Obituary

Anthony T. Tony Geise

Anthony T. "Tony" Geise, 73, of Findlay, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, at Regency Hospital, Sylvania. He was Oct. 13, 1948, born in Lima, Ohio, the son of the late Donald J. and Margaret A. (Swick) Geise. On Aug. 14, 1982, he married Mary Jo Haas and she survives.

Survivors also include his children, Amie (Steve Tresso) Geise of Toledo, Kirk (Fran) Geise of Curtis, Todd (Aly) Geise of Findlay, and Lisa (Jeremy) Dick of Findlay; grandchildren, Brendan Knorr, Riley Knorr, Eva Goulet, Lindy Geise, Morgan Geise, Darren Dick, Oliver Geise, Lincoln Geise, and Arlo Anthony Geise; great-grandchild, Lainey Kouts; brothers, Joe (Jan) Geise of Delphos, Mark (Cathy Fultz) Geise of Lakeland, Florida, and Andy (Nicole) Geise of Delphos; and sisters, Ann (Gary) Stetler of Delphos, Carol (Nick Reynolds) Rode of Delphos, and Dona (Ray) Combs of Lebanon, Ohio.

Tony graduated in 1966 from Delphos St. John's High School, earned a bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from University of Toledo in 1996, and a Master of Science and Environmental Health and Safety Management from The University of Findlay in 2000.

He served as a project manager (2020-2022) for Salas O'Brien in Granville, Ohio; Project Construction Manager (2015-2020) and Safety Manager (2010-2015) for SSOE Group in Toledo; Safety Leader/Project Manager (2008-2010) for EOM in Alliance and Newark, Ohio; and Process Area Leader (2002-2007) and Project Engineer/Manager (1981-1984) for Owens Corning, Toledo. During his career, he contributed to several inventions and patent applications. Tony's interests included watercolor painting, cars, traveling, and food (specifically good barbecue). Tony also enjoyed a good craft beer, gardening, and spending time with his family.

Visitation for Tony will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Tony's funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at the funeral home, with Dr. Dale Brougher officiating at 11 a.m. Additional visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to Dr. Mary Jo and Tony Geise Family Computer Science Scholarship at The University of Findlay. Online condolences may be made at www.coldrencrates.com.

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Published by The Courier on Aug. 23, 2022.

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Terry Small

August 25, 2022

So sorry, Mary Jo. I've had some great times with Tony, both as a work colleague and an everyday friend, since 1981. I will miss you "Goose"! Thoughts and prayers being sent to you and the kids.

Scott Goodwin

August 23, 2022

I am so sorry to hear about Tony. He was a great friend and excellent Safety person! He had a way of getting his point across that would be well understood. He had a passion for others like no other. He will be missed. I offer my condolences and prayers for you all during this difficult time.

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