Donald Ignatius Geier

Donald I. Geier passed away on the evening of October 10, 2025. Born on July 31, 1933, in New Orleans. He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Patricia Yates Geier; his parents, Earl and Edith Geier; and his sisters, Glenda Hutchinson and Carol Geier. He is survived by his daughters, Greta McDonough (Jim, deceased), Patricia Geier, Jennifer Zamjahn (John) and Jeanne Lewis (Dave) and his sons, D. Gregory Geier (Brenda) and Randy Geier (Melanie). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Donald McDonough, Helen McDonough, Neil McDonough (Shayla), Mary Pelczar (John), G. Marshall Geier, Sara Baylee Geier, Liliana Geier, Annabella Geier, Tyler Zamjahn (Emily), Ashley Harris (Austin), Blake Zamjahn (Meredith), Rachel Zamjahn, Parker Lewis, Margot Lewis and his great-grandchildren, Grace Harris, Robert (RJ) Pelczar and Joan McDonough.

Don attended Mater Dolorosa elementary school, Jesuit high school and Loyola University earning a B.S. in Physics. He served in the Army and the Army reserves after college. He worked for a short time at Shell Oil Corporation before starting his own business, Educational Electronics Corporation. Educational Electronics served the archdiocese churches and schools as well as public schools across south Louisiana and beyond. He was an active parishioner of St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church in Harahan for many years, serving as president of the parish council, lectoring and administering holy communion. He was also a member of the Dad’s Dads Club (DD Club) for many years. He received the Order of St. Louis IX medal from the N.O. archdiocese for his role in building the current rectory for St. Rita. He enjoyed spending his time playing tennis at Riverside Country Club and then after retirement at Colonial Country Club. Fishing was a passion of his. With young children, he’d bring his family to camp at Fairview-Riverside State Park, or Toledo Bend KOA, and spend his days fishing in his flat bottom boat. After building a Mississippi fishing camp, his weekends were spent putting out, or picking up crab traps, trawling for shrimp, or fishing from his camp dock. Late in life, he enjoyed Friday morning mass then breakfast with church friends, and beating the one arm bandit at the casinos, he had a system. He also spent a lot of time gardening. Cucumbers, tomatoes and okra were his go to plants. He was especially proud of his 4 satsuma trees. Many satsumas found their way to local and city food pantries.

The family would like to give special thanks to: Chrissy Kaufman and Beth Siegle, extraordinary caregivers who were with him for the long-haul. And to Jackie Thomas, Emilia Achuo & Home Instead, thank you for caring for our father. We’d like to thank the staff and administration at Jo Ellen Smith Convalescence Center for caring for our father the last 5 months of his life. And to Anvoi Hospice who exceeded our expectations, providing our father with amazing support and care for the past 2 years. Don had many caregivers which spanned years. We appreciate each and every one of you. Thank you!

Don always supported his wife, Pat. Pat supported Covenant House and The Cenacle Retreat Center. We ask that you be kind to others in honor of our Father. If you feel compelled to support an organization, consider Covenant House and the Archdiocese of New Orleans Cenacle Retreat Center.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church, 7100 Jefferson Highway in Harahan, on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM with a Memorial Mass officiated by Fr. Steve Bruno following at 11 AM. Don will be laid to rest in Lake Lawn Park immediately after the Mass has concluded.