Spring Garden

So when I looked at those flowers,

I was looking at God.

For they blossomed in His sun,

and grew in His sod.

And each lovely flower

was a “voice from above,”

that whispered a message

of kindness and love.

For I feel in my heart,

and I know you do, too,

That God speaks to us all

through the kind things we do.

And when I looked at those flowers,

I couldn’t help but feel,

that they brought heaven nearer

and made God so real.

~ Helen Steiner Rice~

I n L o v i n gM e m o r y

Kathryn Geiger, 99, Mandan, died August 21,

2018, at Augusta Place, Bismarck.

Kathryn was born September 13, 1918, in

Solen, ND to George and Katherine (Leingang)

Schmidt. She attended school in Solen through

the eighth grade. Kathryn developed a strong

work ethic from a young age. She worked on

the family farm picking rocks, milking cows,

as well as many other chores. On June 17,

1939, she married George Geiger in Mandan where they made their home

and raised their family. Kathryn loved to sew, do embroidery, and she was

a wonderful cook. She enjoyed going to dances with George at the Eagles

Club, doing puzzles, word searches, playing cards, and watching Jeopardy. A

beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Kathryn will be missed

by those who knew and loved her.

Blessed to share her life are three children, Lyla (Dave) Hochanadel, Overland

Park, KS, Renee (Brian) Krause, Belle Fouche, SD, and Ron (Eileen) Geiger,

Richland, WA; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-

grandchildren; and one sister, Peggy Sturn, New Braunfels, TX.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, George, in 1991; son, Gerald;

grandson, Brian Hochanadel; great-grandsons, Declan Padden and Eric Jr.

Lucht; six brothers; and five sisters.

Please go to www.BuehlerLarson.com to share memories of Kathryn.

Parish Vigil & Rosary Friday, August 24, 2018; 7:00 PMVigil Presider Deacon Bob WingenbachFuneral Liturgy Saturday, August 25, 2018; 10:00 AM St. Joseph Catholic Church Mandan, North DakotaCelebrant Fr. Jarad WolfMusician & Vocalist Alice Gerhardt & Michele SchwabLectors Eileen Geiger & Kathleen BoehmEucharistic Ministers Jim & Linda GeigerHonorary Casketbearers Steve Hochanadel, Emanuel Geiger, Leonard Heinert, Jim Geiger, Donald Geiger, & Jeff GeigerCasketbearers ~ Grandsons ~ Scott Hochanadel, Bret Hochanadel, Gary Geiger, Bryce Geiger, David Krause, & Gilbert Geiger

*********************************Prelude “Here I am, Lord” Opening “How Great Thou Art”

Liturgy of the WordOld Testament Reading Wisdom 3:1-6,9Responsorial Psalm Psalm 103

“The Lord is kind and merciful.”New Testament Reading Romans 6:3-4, 8-9Gospel Reading Matthew 5:1-12aHomily

Liturgy of the EucharistPreparation of Gifts Song “Jesus Remember Me” Presentation of Gifts Stacey Lucht, Lyla Geiger, & Natalie MartinConsecration of EucharistCommunion Songs “On Eagles Wings”Meditation “Amazing Grace”Final Commendation “Old Hundredth”Closing Song “Lead Me Lord”

Committal will take place at Mandan Union Cemetery immediatley following the

funeral service. The family invites you for lunch and fellowship at the

Mandan Eagles Club, 1400 Collins Ave., following the burial.