Fred M. Geers, 85, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center in Des Moines. A funeral will be held Friday, May 25, 2018 at 10 a.m. officiated by Fr. Chris Hartshorn, with a visitation at 8:30 a.m. till service time at McLaren’s Chapel in West Des Moines. Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.
Fred was born May 11, 1933 in Davenport, Iowa to Frank and Henrietta (Maihack) Geers. He joined the United States Marines Corps after high school and then went on to work for Northwestern Bell for 30 years before his retirement.
Fred is survived by his daughter, Valerie; and grandsons, Zachary and Jordan. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Beverly, and son, Vincent.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center.