Garold Eugene Geisleman, 86, of Columbia City, died Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Millers Merry Manor in Columbia City. Born in Plymouth, Indiana, he was the son of the late Everette Harley and Artabel (Cox) Geisleman. The WWII Army veteran retired from Slater Steel in 1990, after 43 years of service.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia Jean (Kain) Geisleman of Columbia City; sons, Michael and David both of Columbia City and Gary of Sidney; daughters, Deborah Marble of DePew, Oklahoma, Sandra Kopp of Litchfield, Minnesota and Karen Taylor of Fort Wayne; brothers, Paul and Arthur Geisleman; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie, in 1959; brothers, Donald, Glen and Harold; and an infant sister.

Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling one hour prior to service. Calling is also 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest at Covington Memorial Gardens. www.covingtonmemorial.com