Bruce W. Geike Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Watervliet – Bruce W. Geike, 51, of Watervliet, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 28, at Zion United Church of Christ, 9100 Church Street, in Baroda, with Rev. Christopher Noffke officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00, Monday evening, at the Dey-Florin Funeral Home, 2506 Niles Ave., in St. Joseph. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.florin.net. Bruce was born on August 19, 1960, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to William and Lillian Geike. He grew up in St. Joseph and graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1978. Bruce worked for Siemans Mfg. for over 23 years. He enjoyed fishing and boating on Lake Michigan. Most of all, Bruce loved his family – and was particularly proud of his grandchildren. He will be missed by his many friends and co-workers. Bruce is survived by his wife, Teresa, of Watervliet; children, Brian (Jennifer) of Great Falls, Montana, Nicholas Geike of Benton Harbor, Josh Dilts of Kalamazoo, Joseph Dilts of Watervliet; sister, Sharon (Dan) Hacker of St. Joseph; nephews, James Knuth of Benton Harbor and Justin Knuth of Bridgman; niece, Ashley Hacker of St. Joseph; and by his grandchildren, Blake, Isabella and Trent. Bruce was proceeded by his parents, William in 1989 and Lillian in 1999.

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Bruce W. Geike

August 19, 1960 - February 24, 2012