Wade Edward Geer

Wade Edward Geer, 73, of Ithaca, NY and Fort Lauderdale, FL, passed away unexpectedly October 10, 2021, in Ithaca.

Wade was born July 18, 1948, in St. Marys, son of the late Norbert Wade Geer and Cecilia Auman Geer.  He was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1966.  Wade joined the Marines at the age of 17 and served two tours of duty in Vietnam.  He was awarded a Purple Heart for injuries received in combat and was honorably discharged, having obtained the rank of Corporal in the United States Marine Corps 2nd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment 1st Provisional Rifle Company.  Wade attended Cornell University spending time in Ithaca, NY and Fort Lauderdale, FL.  He worked for various NASE Motorsport corporations and was a former Crew Member at NASCAR.  He was proud of his service in the Marine Corps, actively working with Agent Orange organizations.  He was a talented artist and was always willing to share his knowledge and love of cars and racing.

Wade is survived by and will be dearly missed by his sisters: Cindy (Andy) Lasko of Chardon, OH; Lorelie (Larry) Newell of St. Marys; and Meredith (Michael) Dailey of Cranberry Twp.; nieces: Tara (Dan) Mitchell, Bethany (Andrew) Zipf, Mallory (Michael) Maher, Heidi (Mike) Harper, and Heather (Sean) Fern; nephews: Trevor and Joshua Trentine, Matthew Newell and Sean (Laura) Dailey; great nieces and nephews: Harper, Graysen, and Drew Zipf, Ava and Reese Harper and Cameron Fern; aunts: Rose Geer, Doris Geer, Sylvia Sutka, and Angie Auman; and by many, many cousins and friends.

As a good friend said “Wade was quite the character, he’s been most everywhere, knew most everyone and was more than willing to tell you all about it” …… until we meet again Wade.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service to be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 1:00 PM.   Full military rites will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen’s Burial Detail.  Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Monday, from 12:00 PM until the time of the service.