Gloria Jane Geisheimer

Bluffton

Gloria Jane Geisheimer, 58, died Nov. 28, 2009, at her residence.

She was born Aug. 28, 1951, in Lima to Lowell and Marjorie Standeford, who survive in Ottawa. On June 24, 1972, she married Kurt Geisheimer, who survives.

Mrs. Geisheimer was a 1969 graduate of Ottawa-Glandorf High School and attended Bowling Green State University. She attended her 40th high school reunion in the summer of 2009. Her final days were spent using her faith in Jesus Christ as an instrument to witness during her care for breast cancer, which took her life. She died in her home, where she spent her final moments. She has now gone to be with her Lord and Savior and loyal friend, Gabby the Dog. She taught piano lessons for 26 years and was a teacher in every aspect of her life and mentor to many. She was a member of the Ohio Music Teachers Association. She viewed her life as a ministry and enjoyed knitting, collecting teddy bears and spent her summers at Lakeside with family and friends. She participated in the annual Prayer for Flight during the National Day of Prayer on May 7, since its inception. She was a member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Bluffton. She had been a participant with her Shetland sheep dog, Gabby, in therapy dog activities in several local nursing homes.

Survivors also include two children, Jonathan (April) Geisheimer, of Neyruz, Switzerland, and Shane (Gwen) Geisheimer, of Streetsboro; four grandchildren, Benjamin, Molly, Jacob and Caitlyn; and a brother, Tom (Brenda) Standeford, of Lancaster.

Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Bluffton. The Rev. Jerry Lewis will officiate. Burial will be in Clymer Cemetery, Bluffton.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Bluffton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant View United Methodist Church or the Blanchard Valley Regional Cancer Center.