Richard Allen Geist, 81, died Friday, October 28, 2022 at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance.
Richard was born on February 15, 1941 in Ainsworth, Nebraska to Jeremiah Clifford Geist and Alta Maxine (Casteel) Geist. He graduated in 1958 from Hyannis High School and worked in the area after graduation. Richard hired on to the railroad in 1963, started as a conductor with the Burlington and worked most of his career as a brakeman. He retired after 39 years of service in 2002. He was active in the union and served as local chairman. Richard enjoyed racing horses in the Sandhills and playing softball in his younger years. He also liked to take his family in the camper on fishing trips to the Sandpits and lakes around the area, including trips to Saskatchewan, Canada. Richard wasn’t much of a dancer but loved going to concerts with his wife, Rae Anne, and spending time (and money) at the casino at Rosebud. Richard worked hard so he could provide for his family and have time to spend evening’s playing cards with friends and family. Richard loved going to support his sons’ sports and activities when he wasn’t working. Richard was a devoted husband, son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend.
Richard is survived by his wife, Rae Anne (Rohrbouck) Geist, sons Rod Geist and his wife Teri (Herman) Geist, of Omaha, NE; Rich Geist of Salem, OR; and Russ Geist and his wife Rhonda (Hammond) Geist of Las Vegas, NV; by seven grandchildren, Zach Geist and his wife Caroline, Noah Geist, Seth Geist and his wife Madison, Bethany (Geist) Bohne and her husband Trent, Nick Geist, Shad Geist, and Sam Geist; and by two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Delores M. (Geist) Evans, and brother, Clifford M. “Butch” McIntosh, and brothers and sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeremiah Clifford Geist and Alta Maxine (Casteel) McIntosh.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel. Mr. Greg Carter will officiate. A luncheon will follow the service at the Alliance Eagles Club.
Memorials may be given in care of Richard to the Community Table in Alliance, and Northwest Community Action Partnership in Alliance.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com. Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.