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Lowell L. "Skip" Geldien

Elmore, Ohio

January 14, 1944 - July 4, 2022

Lowell L. "Skip" Geldien Obituary

Lowell L. “Skip” Geldien, 78 of Elmore, OH died Monday, July 4, 2022 at his home under Hospice Care. He was born January 14, 1944 in Toledo, OH to the late Lowell and Lillian (Jackson) Geldien. On April 13, 1963 he married the former Glenda Carter who preceded him in death November 5, 2013. He served his country during the “Bay of Pigs” invasion in the United States Navy. Skip spent most of his life as an owner/operator truck driver but retired in 2004 from Holland where he was a member of Teamsters Local #20 out of Toledo. He was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church and American Legion Post #279, both of Elmore, the Genoa Masonic Lodge #433 F. & A. M., Fremont Elks Lodge #2121, and Fremont Eagles #712. Skip could be found much of the time playing cards at Sugar Creek Golf Course in Elmore. Survivors include his children: Rennia (Dave) Pence of Fremont, OH, Sherry (Dave) Hower of Elmore, OH, and Lance (Jenny) Geldien of Elmore, OH; grandchildren: Mickey (Allyson) Schnabel, Cody Schnabel, Trey (Maddy) Schnabel, Lauren (Charlie) Emenhiser, Rachel Saionzkowski, Max Geldien, Madison Geldien, Megan (Michael) Forlenzo, Raymond Hower, and Kelly Hower; 11 great- grandchildren; sisters: Peggy (Larry) Lowe, Janice (Brad) Johnson, Barb (Larry) Hibbeler, Sharon (Bruce) Collins and Patty (Brandan) Crooks; brother Jim (Mark) Geldien; and sister-in-law Peggy Geldien. He was also preceded in death by a brother Steve Geldien. Private Graveside services will be held in Harris- Elmore Union Cemetery with Military Honors. A Public Celebration of Life will be celebrated on Saturday, July 16, 2022 from Noon – 2pm at the Elmore Fire Station. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post #279, Elmore. The Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Elmore-Genoa Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements and where online condolences may be shared with the family at www.crosserpriesmanfuneralhome.com.

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