Michael Lorenz Geis, age 82 of Columbus, passed away December 18, 2020 at Westminster-Thurber Community among fellow residents. Mike was born and raised in Enid, Oklahoma, son of the late Clarence and Elizabeth Geis. Following high school Mike attended Rice University and MIT before beginning his career as Professor teaching Linguistics at both The University of Illinois and The Ohio State University. Mike was always interested in the ways people use language to influence others in politics, advertising and other pursuits. He is survived by wife Jonnie, daughter Karlyn Geis (Matthew Moffitt), and granddaughter Stella, all of Columbus. Arrangements entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.