Obituary: Catherine A. "Cathie" Geigle

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In memory of

Catherine A. "Cathie" Geigle

of Wall, South Dakota, died on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at the Hospice House in Rapid City at the age of 59

Catherine Geigle was born August 29, 1950, in Wall, South Dakota, the daughter of Harold George and Mary Julita (Naescher) Geigle. She grew up in Wall until the age of 10, when her family moved to Sioux City, Iowa. After five years in Sioux City, the family moved back to Wall, and Cathie attended St. Martin’s Academy in Rapid City, graduating in 1969. After graduation, she attended Carl Johns School of Cosmetology in Rapid City. She then returned to Wall, where she worked at Wall Drug as a clerk and a buyer. She continued her career at Wall Drug for over 30 years.
Cathie was a member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Wall. Cathie enjoyed spending time reading books.
Survivors include three brothers Nick Geigle and his wife Charon of Wall, Tom Geigle of Interior, and Sam Geigle and his wife Barb of Yankton; a nephew Nick Geigle, Jr. and his wife Andria of Hillsboro, Indiana and their children Ethan, Ashlynn, and Logan; three nieces Denise Gilliland and her husband Matt of Crawfordsville, Indiana and their daughter Maggie, and Brianna and Kellie Geigle of Yankton; Rayna, Dustin, Hope and Gracie, children of Troy Geigle: and a host of other relatives and friends.
Cathie was preceded in death by her two sisters in infancy, Mary and Susan; her parents; a sister-in-law Peggy Geigle; a nephew Troy Geigle; and a niece Terry Lynn Geigle.
Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Wall, with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 4, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Wall, with Father Leo Hausmann as celebrant, and Father Mike Hight as con-celebrant.
Interment will be in the Wall Cemetery.
A memorial is established.
Memorials may be sent to Nick Geigle, P.O. Box 305, Wall, SD 57790.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 10:00 a.m.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Wall, South Dakota

CELEBRANT
Father Leo Hausmann

CON-CELEBRANT
Father Mike Hight

MUSIC
Jeanine Sykora - Pianist
“Amazing Grace”
“How Great Thou Art”
“Precious Memories”
“On Eagles Wings”

LECTOR
Bill Bielmaier

USHERS
Mike Huether - Lloyd Frein

PALLBEARERS
Brian Naescher - Darin Naescher
Greg Naescher - Gary Naescher
Chris Naescher - Justin Naescher
Steve Cozine - JD Geigle - Nick Geigle, Jr.

INTERMENT
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

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Visitation: 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Wall,
Vigil Service: 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 3, at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Wall.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 4, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Wall
Interment: Wall Cemetery.

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So sorry to hear of Cathy's passing. What a sweet, caring woman whose warm smile will be missed by all of us. ~ Carol Hahn Wall, SD (8/1/2010)
Nick,Tom & Sam and families my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Cathie fought such a courageous battle. Cathie's family meant everything to her. I was blessed with not only by being a cousin to Cathie but a friend also. She always had a warm smile to greet people. May God Bless all of you in the coming days. Cathie was Blessed to have three wonderful brothers. ~ Pam (Schuler) Paff 4127 W. Wood Dr. Phoenix, AZ. 85029 (8/1/2010)
Our thoughts and prayer are with you all during this difficult time. Diane got to spend more time with Cathie when we came for the family reunion. She was full of joy and made you feel right at home. She will be missed. May God Bless all of you during these coming days and after and know that she is at peace and not suffering anymore. She is with Jesus and he will wrap his arms around her. ~ Dennis & Diane Schuler 242 Park Valley Drive,Cibolo,Texas 78108 (8/1/2010)
Prayers for your family. ~ Connie (Clements) Richards 274 Jacolyn Dr NW, Cedar Rapids IA (8/1/2010)
I so enjoyed being around Cathy when we both worked. And her smile was a warm greeting to us all. She will be missed. God be with all the family ~ Carol Lynch Quinn, SD (8/1/2010)
Nick & Family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord Be With You Now and Always. ~ Fawna Geigle Enid, OK (8/1/2010)
Sam, Barb and girls,
So sorry for the loss of your sister and aunt. Losing a loved one is never easy. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cindy & Dan ~ Cindy Childress Nagel Larchwood, IA (8/1/2010)
I was very saddened to learn of Cathy's return to the Father. I am sure he welcomed her with open arms, a BIG hug, and a WELCOME HOME! ~ Fr Bob Ballinger, TX (8/1/2010)
Our sympathy to the family. Cathie was a wonderful cousin and dear friend. We will miss her sweet smile and the many friendly visits we enjoyed as we stopped in Wall on our way to the Hills. We are going to miss Cathie so very much but we know she is with her Lord whom she loved. ~ David and Shirley Harnisch 5808 West 28th St. S.F.So.Dak.57106 (8/1/2010)
After all her suffering, Cathie is now seeing her loving God face to face. May God also comfort you as you grieve her death. I remember Cathie as a student in English class at St. Martin's. ~ Sister Lorane Coffin St. Martin Monastery (8/1/2010)
Nick & Charon, Tom, and Sam, my deepest sympathy to you all. Cathie was always a ray of sunshine and she will be greatly missed. ~ Lana Ruppert 215 Vickery Lane, Fayetteville, GA 30215 (8/1/2010)
Our prayers to the family. ~ Arlys Klundt 22756 Box Elder, S.D. (8/1/2010)
Our prayers go out to the family. I can speak more frankly of Tom, since I know him best: you have lost so many in so few years. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Cathie will be dearly missed by us; she was a wonderful and caring woman. Our condolences. ~ Stephanie, Brett, Dustyn, and McKinzee Tea, SD (8/1/2010)
Geigle/Naescher Families,
Just learned this morning about Cathie's passing. I'm so sad, but remember her as a bubbly, happy and helping person. Sam, I have thought of you often and wondering what you're doing. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Sorry this is so late. The world lost a wonderful person. God Bless you all. ~ Beth Stuchlik Maki 21035 W White Rock Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8/1/2010)