MICHAEL A. GERINGER

Passed away November 20, 1999. Mike was born on November 26, 1946 in Cape Girardeau, Mo., the son of Sylvester A. and Hannah E. (Farmer) Geringer. He was a retired Master Sergeant, serving in the Air Force in the Radio Operator Maintainer and Driver Division, a retiree of the Battle Creek Federal Center in Cataloging and Standardization. Mike was a member of B.

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E. Elks Lodge 131 of Battle Creek, the American Legion and very active at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Delton. Mike was a former Boy Scout Leader, an avid bowler, hunter, fisherman, camper and golfer, he loved music, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. On August 27, 1977 he married Donna Pike-Jenks who survives. Other members of Mike's family include a son and daughter-in-law Christopher M. and Renee M. Geringer of Gowen, MI, his mother and stepfather Hannah E. and Cletus J. Todt of Cape Girardeau, Mo., brothers Gary D. (Jerri) Geringer of Bloomington, Ind.; Richard C. (Debbie) Geringer of Festus, Mo.; and Scott J. Geringer of Cape Girardeau, Mo.. Grandchildren: Courtney M. and Scott M. Geringer, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and a daughter. The family will receive visitors Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Friday 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (No visitation on Thanksgiving Day) at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton, where the rosary will be recited Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, November 27, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Delton, Rev. Fr. Richard Valls, celebrant. Interment with full military honors in Banfield Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial please consider memorial contributions to: Paws for a Cause, Elks Lodge 131 Children's Fund, or for a memorial garden in Mike's name.