Robert Lee Geis

May 2, 1933 - October 3, 2019

Robert Lee Geis, longtime Gotebo resident passed from this life on Thursday, October 3, 2019 in Lawton, Oklahoma at age 86. He was born on May 2, 1933 to Sam and Martha (Weibe) Geis in their home south of Gotebo. Robert grew up and attended school in Gotebo graduating in 1951. Robert met the love of his life Jo Wendelyn Morris and they were united in Marriage on June 6, 1952. They enjoyed 67 years of marriage together. They farmed and Robert also did carpentry work. He loved to do woodwork and made rocking horses for all of the grandchildren, auctions and fundraisers. Robert was also active in the Church and accepted the Lord in April of 1942 and has been active in the church to this day. Robert is survived by his loving wife Jo of the home, his children Robert Wayne Geis and wife Linda of Oklahoma City, Randy Geis of Gotebo and Ronda Werner and husband Robert of Canute. He leaves a legacy of grandchildren: Melissa Geis, Christopher Geis and wife Whitney, Sarah Geis, Robert Samuel Geis, Caleb Randall Geis, Leonard Craig Padgett and wife Suzi Manes, Sherry Padgett, Kristy Bray and husband Michael, Shannon Sharp and husband Andy, Derrek Werner, Megan Region and husband Bryan, Katie Billinger and husband Jordan, Kymie Jackson and husband Kirk, Courtney Padgett and significant other Will McKee and great-grandchildren: Marcus Jones, Winifred Geis, Amelia Geis, Ryan Padgett, Alex Little, Cooper Sharp, Jacquelynn Padgett, Brayden Manes, Jayce Easter, Kylie Leonard, Kenlie Leonard, Mason Warren, Lauren Barnes, Kaelynn Barnes, Karen and Braygen Region, Clayton Werner, Rylan Allen, Benton Billinger, Brooklynn Jackson, Owen Jackson, Rhett Martin, Liam McKee and a host of other relatives and friends. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Martha, brothers Sammy, Raymond and Harvey Geis and one sister Betty Raasch. Church Services for Robert are scheduled for Monday, October 7, 2019, 2:00 P.M., at the First Baptist Church in Gotebo with Brother Don Lester officiating and Larry Law and Bill Dowdy assisting. Interment will follow at the Gotebo Cemetery under the direction of Peoples Cooperative Funeral Home. Public viewing for Robert will begin Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. with family receiving friends beginning at 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. at Peoples Funeral Home located at 1400 West Main, Lone Wolf 580-846-9018. On-line condolences can be made for Robert by visiting www.peoplescooperativefuneralhome.com