Larry W. Geeting

Larry W. Geeting, age 88 of Fremont, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2009 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont. Larry was born on May 26, 1921 in Fremont to Harry Otis and Leah (Hollowell) Geeting. Larry graduated from Fremont High School in 1939 and had been a state qualifier in track and field. After graduation, Larry joined the United States Navy where he served in the Seabees during World War II. Larry married Evelyn Canniff on August 10, 1945 in Fremont and she preceded him in death on March 9, 2009. During World War II, Larry started fixing watches and after his discharge, took several classed in Gemology and started Geeting Jewelry in 1945. Larry was a gifted designer of custom made jewelry and owned and operated his jewelry store until his retirement in 2002. Larry also enjoyed flying and building airplanes and built his own gyrocopter. Larry built the first airplane hanger at Fremont Airport. Larry was a life member of the Fremont V.F.W. Laurel’s Post; enjoyed fixing things and enjoyed traveling with his wife, Evelyn to Hawaii and Florida.

Larry is survived by his brother, Harry Geeting Jr. of Fremont; sisters-in-laws, Mona Jean Bode; Marlene Canniff; Rosemary Geeting; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn and brothers, Paul Geeting and Robert Geeting.

VISITATION : Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 5-8pm. FUNERAL SERVICES : Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 2pm at the Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel. INTERMENT : Maple Grove Cemetery. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Fremont United Methodist Church Building Fund or Alzheimer’s Association for research. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Geeting family online at www.crandellfh.com.

Harry and other members of Larry's family,

We knew Larry wasn't well but we were still surprised to hear of his death. We have known the Geetings most of our lives and Arnold worked with Paul for years at Gerber Baby Foods.

We are sorry about your loss.

Arnold and Mildred (Wheeler) Woodring

Posted 10/8/2009

Harry and families.

I'm so sorry to hear of Larry's passing.

He always did so much for Shirley and I AND for Boy Scout Troop 139.

You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Jerry and Shirley Woodring

Posted 10/8/2009

To the Geeting Family,

I was saddened to read of Larry’s passing. I was a regular customer when he had Geeting’s Jewelry in downtown Fremont. He made several pieces of custom jewelry for me and I always enjoyed talking with him about something we both loved – gold and diamonds. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Sherri Anderson-Patterson