Geib, Max A

Max A Geib

Born 7/20/1932 in Craig, MO

Died 11/6/2021 in Rock Port, MO

Max A. Geib was born to Henry W. and Lydia (Heine) Geib on July 20, 1932, in his childhood home outside of Craig, MO. He grew up with his sister, Maxine, and brother, Jerry. Max attended Craig School through eighth grade; after which his family moved to St. Joseph, MO, where Max worked at a brick foundry to help support his parents and siblings. After his father passed in 1958, the family moved back to Craig, where Max started farming for his uncle, Ernest Heine.

In 1959, Max was united in marriage to Shirley Windhorst at St. John\\'s Lutheran Church, Corning, MO. To this union four children were born: Carol, Darrell, Howard and Jeffrey. Max and Shirley divorced in 1987.

Max farmed until retiring in 1995, but was actively involved in oversight until his death. Max was a member of St. John\\'s Lutheran Church in Corning and St. Peter\\'s in Craig for over 50 years. Max passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Rock Port, MO, at the age of 89.

Besides his parents, Max was preceded in death by sister, Maxine Plummer. Survivors include children, Carol (Patrick) Pijanowski of Greenwood, MO, Darrell (Melba) Geib of Elk Horn, IA, Howard (Alisa) Geib of Fairfax, MO, and Jeffrey (Jennifer) Geib of Rock Port; grandchildren Brian (Heather) Pijanowski, Derrick (Cody) Pijanowski Alders, Brandon Geib, Kaitlyn Geib, Madison Geib, Connor Geib and fiancée Madison, Melissa (Rich) Comstock, Amanda (Ryan) Haas, Rebecca (Chad) Balke, Jadyn Geib and Jessa Geib; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry (Carol) Geib of Ottumwa, IA; nieces; nephews; and numerous other family members.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Mound City. Family members received friends from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday before the service. An open visitation began at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 8, at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. Interment took place at IOOF Cemetery, Craig. Memorial donations may be made to Community Food Pantry, Mound City. Arrangements were under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, www.minterfuneralchapels.com.

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