Otto K. Geist Jr.

Peoria – Otto K. Geist, Jr., 75, of Peoria, IL passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Unity Point Health Proctor Hospital. Otto was born April 29, 1940 in Peoria, IL to Otto and Frieda (Woerner) Geist. He married Claudia Light on October 19, 1968 in Peoria, IL. Surviving is his wife Claudia Geist of Peoria, IL, two daughters: Rachel Manning of Pekin, IL and Rebecca (Daniel) Powers of Bradenton, FL, son Ryan (Summer) Geist of Morton, IL, seven grandchildren: Matthew Powers, Caroline Manning, Robert Powers, Katherine Powers, Otto Geist, Ellamarie Geist, and Heidi Geist, and one sister Ester Macdonald of Peoria, IL. Otto was preceded in death by his parents, son; Jon Geist, two brothers: George Geist and William Schoolmann, and one sister Betty Engel. Otto attended Bradley University where he obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Otto was an educator for over thirty five years with the Peoria School District. Otto served as a teacher, dean, assistant principal, and athletic director at Manual High School for twenty seven years. He retired as the principal of Loucks Middle School in 1999 after a rewarding career impacting the lives of countless students. Otto was a member and minister of the New Apostolic Church in Peoria. He enjoyed anything to do with motorcycles, high school athletics, and most of all spending time with his family and grandchildren. Services will be held at 11:15 am on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the New Apostolic Church, 5341 N. Sheridan Rd. Peoria officiated by Evangelist Paul Wurst. Visitation will be Friday from 5 – 8 pm at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel and from 10 – 11 am Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to his church. Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.Davison-Fulton.com