Franklin M. Geiser, 94, North Manchester, passed away Sept. 2, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Son of George F. and Mina M. (Mote) Geiser, Frank was born on Jan. 27, 1923 in Lake Odessa, Mich.

On Jan. 20, 1952 Frank married Lois Martin. The two were married for 57 years before Lois passed away on Oct. 27, 2009. Frank made his living working with livestock and feedlot layout and related automation for livestock for 26 years. After retiring, Frank worked at McKee Mortuary as a door greeter.

Religion was always important to Frank. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, North Manchester, Indiana. He also enjoyed building bird houses, solving crossword puzzles and growing tomatoes and rhubarb.

Frank is survived by his son David (Lynn) Geiser, Oakwood Hills, Ill.; his daughter Sandra Shrock, Lima, Ohio; two grandchildren Sara (Ben) Nelson, Chicago, and Chris Shrock, Lima, Ohio; two great-grandchildren Eleanor and Cullens Nelson, Chicago,; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents George F. and Mina M. Geiser; one daughter Betty Geiser; one brother and three sisters.

Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 West, North Manchester. The Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Pastor Mark Eastway will officiate.