Kenneth Geiger

Kenneth R. Geiger passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21st, while surrounded by his loving family in the tranquility of his own home at the Golden age of 89. Beloved Husband of Sheryl J. nee Johnson for a loving 67 years. Devoted Father of Gary (Ana Maria), Kevin (Jeane Gentile), Joni (James) Russo, Susan, and Eric (Amy). Loving Son of the late Joseph J. and the late Ann M. nee Zaher, Geiger. Fond Grandfather Joseph Bratta, Sean Geiger and Niko Muniz. Loving Great-Grandfather to Mia Rose, Joseph and Layla Bratta. Dear Brother of the late Joseph (Nancy) Geiger. Dear Brother-in-Law to Celinda (Bob) Prater. Dear Uncle and Great Uncle to many.

Ken was born and raised in Berwyn and graduated from Fenwick in 1949 after three years of football and boxing. He was an All Conference guard at Monmouth College where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. After serving with the 101st Airborne Division in Korea, he continued his education at the University of Illinois, earning a master’s degree and working as the freshman football offensive line coach. At the University of Missouri, he obtained a doctorate in education and was the assistant varsity line coach. Returning to Monmouth, he helped lead the team to an undefeated conference championship as varsity line coach. He taught and coached at Morton East and West High Schools for 34 years, as head football coach, wrestling coach, athletic director and department chair. He spent eleven years as a scout for the Chicago Bears, five with the Indianapolis Colts and three with the New Orleans Saints. He is in the Monmouth College and IHSA Halls of Fame and is an emeritus member of the American Association of Football Coaches.

Family and friends are to gather for the visitation Tuesday, January 26th, 2021 from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Words of Remembrance Service to be celebrated promptly at 7:00 PM at Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162 (Located between Mannheim and Wolf Road). Funeral to follow Wednesday, January 27, 2021 from Russo’s Hillside Chapels at 8:30 AM proceeding to St. Leonard Parish, 3318 S. Clarence Ave., Berwyn, IL. Mass of Christian Burial celebrated promptly at 10:00 AM. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For additional information call (708) 449-5300. Please visit Kenneth’s personal tribute website at www.russohillsidechapels.com and sign his guestbook.

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