Joan Geyer 1940 - 2007

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Joan Geyer, 66, Kenmare, died Sunday, February 11, 2007 in the Kenmare hospital.

Joan was born on February 24, 1940, the daughter of John and Marcella (Schammel) Ackerman in Kenmare, ND. She was raised and educated in the Kenmare area, graduating from St. Agnes Catholic School in 1958.

In 1956, Joan was married to Elmer D. Johnson, and later divorced. She was united in marriage to David Geyer on November 1, 1982. The couple made their home in Kenmare, where Joan worked as a bookkeeper for the Farmers Union Oil Company.

Joan enjoyed bowling, crafting , crocheting and knitting. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, Ladies Auxiliary VFW, and the WIBC 600 club.

Survivors: Husband, David, Kenmare, ND: children: Anna (Mark) Hoffman, Deer River, MN, Johnny Johnson, Dickinson, ND, Shelly (Kent) Aufforth, Bowbells, ND, Peter Johnson, Kenmare, ND and Brenda (Dave) Berntson, Minot, ND
Grandchildren: Shaun Welsch, Jacob Welsch, Austin Berntson, all of Minot, ND: Jonathan Johnson, Joel Johnson, Kaylee Johnson, all of Dickinson, ND: one uncle, Leo Schammel, San Diego, CA; Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Mary Louise Johnson and sister, Leona Schumacher

Visitation: Wednesday, February 14, 2007, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Kenmare

Vigil Prayer Service: Wednesday at February 14, 2007 at 7 p.m. at the St. Agnes Catholic Church, Kenmare, ND

Funeral: Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 1 p.m. at the St. Agnes Catholic Church, Kenmare, ND

Burial: In Spring of 2007 at St. Agnes Catholic Cemetery, Kenmare, ND

Officiant: Father Periannan Salva

Music: Ken and Linda Busch, musicians to offer:
"Peace Is Flowing Like a River"
"On Eagles Wings"

Honorary Bearers: Shaun Welsch, Jacob Welsch, Austin Berntson, Jonathan Johnson, Joel Johnson Kaylee Johnson

Active Bearers: Duane Gilseth, Duane Thelen, Nick Thelen, Virgil Gilseth, Donny Meland Jeff Schettler

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