James C Geisman

James C. Geisman, 87, of Marblehead, died Monday July 21, 2008 at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky. He was born August 6, 1920 in Marblehead, the son of Richard W. and Charlotte (Carroll) Geisman. Jimmy was a pipefitter at Delphi retiring in 1986. He also owned and operated Geisman Plumbing and Heating in Sandusky and Marblehead. Jimmy was a veteran of WWII serving in the US Navy and was a member of the VFW Post 7572 of Marblehead and the American Legion Post in Marblehead. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus of Port Clinton. Jimmy was a longtime member of the Marblehead Volunteer Fire Department and for many years, even answered the "fire phone" at his house. Surviving are his son J.C. (Carolyne) Geisman of Sandusky; daughter Jo Ellen (Larry) Acocks of Defiance and three grandchildren Kate Geisman, Kristen (Patrick) Zuchengo and Patrick (Sara) Acocks. Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife Joan on February 26, 2007; his parents and brothers Thomas and Richard. Visitation will be conducted from 2-4 and 6-8 pm Wednesday at the Neidecker, LeVeck and Crosser Funeral Home, Peninsula Chapel, Marblehead with prayer services at 4 pm and VFW Services at 7 pm. Prayers will begin at 10:30 am Thursday at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marblehead. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marblehead Volunteer Fire Department. Funeral Home: Neidecker-LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home - Peninsula Chapel 7755 East Harbor Road Lakeside-Marblehead, OH