Donald T. Geier, age 55

of Newton, Illinois passed away at 10:39 PM – Wednesday, May 13, 2015 in Ste. Marie, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Monday, May 18, 2015 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, Illinois. Burial will be in the Holy Cross Church Cemetery in Wendelin, Illinois.

Visitation will be held 4:00-7:00 PM – Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the church and

1 hour prior to the mass.

In loving memory of Don, memorials may be made to the children of Don Geier.

Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.

The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com .

Don was born on August 1, 1959 in Olney, IL the son of Franklin and Geneva (Rauch) Geier.

He attended Newton Community High School graduating in the Class of 1977. For a short time he helped operate the family farm. Don also worked in the oil field before founding his own business Geier Oil, Inc. becoming the owner and operator. Don was a member of the Knights of Columbus, The Sons of the American Legion and The Illinois Oil and Gas Association.

Don was a well-known and loved community member. He took pride in taking his only grandchild, Easton, out to check oil wells. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Don loved watching his kids play sports. Some of his favorite past times were playing cards, camping and watching NASCAR.

Don will be loved and remembered by his three beautiful children, Jacob, wife Kelcie (Lewis) Geier and grandson Easton Geier of Hidalgo, Illinois; Haley Geier of Newton, Illinois and Lucas Geier of Newton, Illinois. He is also survived by eleven siblings: Dean (Karen) Geier of Newton, Illinois; Teresa Geier (Rich Guild) of Madison, Wisconsin; Frank (Laura) Geier of Newton, Illinois; Ronald (Kara) Geier of Newton, Illinois; John (JoBeth) Geier of Newton, Illinois; Bill (Denise) Geier of Newton, Illinois; Joyce (Scott) Reis of Ste. Marie, Illinois; Susan (Brian) Atwood of Noble, Illinois; Marcia (Shad) Street of Newton, Illinois; Robin (Adam) Deckard of Newton, Illinois and Kristy Geier of Villa Grove, Illinois. Don has 26 nieces and nephews and one great niece all from the Geier family.

Don was preceded in death by his infant son, Clayton Thomas Geier, infant sister, Mary Jane Geier and both sets of grandparents.

Don will be greatly missed as his family endures the pain of his loss.