Gary Edward Geer was born June 23, 1948 to David and Dorothy (Smith) Geer in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Gary lived in Shenandoah his entire life. He graduated from Shenandoah High School with the class of 1967. He also received degrees from Iowa Western Community College and Buena Vista College. In 1981 he was certified as a Electronics Technician.

As a young man he worked for the nurseries. Then for Imperial Chemical, Earl May Nursery, Farmaster, then Eaton's for 33 years, retiring in 2006. He owned his own T.V. shop from 1974 to 1987.

Gary was united in marriage to Linda Carol Mutchler on October 20, 1969 in Bedford, Iowa. They resided in Shenandoah after their marriage.

Gary was a member of the Free Methodist Church, ISCET-International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians and Iowa Hot Rod Association. Gary enjoyed showing his 1948 Chevy in car shows and building model cars and trains.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, David and Dorothy Geer; brother, Ernie David Geer; and brother-in-law, Wayne Lossman. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Linda Geer of Shenandoah; son, Jeff Geer of Laramie, Wyoming; daughter, Jill Vasquez and husband Mark of Boone, Iowa; three grandchildren; sister, Connie Lossman of Milford, Kansas; two nieces; other family and friends.

Burial will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to American Diabetes Association, Shenandoah PAWS or to the Shenandoah Historical Society.