Marvin E "Elmer" Geist, age 91, of Hegins, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at the Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on Tuesday, November 8, 1927, in Hegins, a son of the late Arthur Geist and the late Laura Kessler Geist.

He served in the US Army during World War II.

He was a coal miner for area coal mines and had worked for Penn DOT for eight years.

He was of the Protestant Faith.

He was a member of American Legion Post 575 and VFW Post 8237 both of Valley View, the former Valley View Fire Company, Hegins Fire Company, and the Valley View Gun Club. He also volunteered as grass mower for the Hegins Park for over 40 years. Marvin was a die hard Phillies fan and enjoyed spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; by a son, James M Geist, two brothers, Walter Geist and Clyde Geist, and a sister, Eleanor Reinoehl.

He is survived by his wife Betty M Dunkelberger Geist, to whom he was married for 70 years.

He is also survived by two daughters, Mary Ann Willier and her husband Larry of Hegins, and Debra L Buffington and her husband Charles of Hegins; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two great great granddaughters; two brothers, Arnold Geist of Hegins, and Ronald Geist of Hummelstown; a sister, Lorraine Schwalm of Harrisburg; and several nieces and nephews.

As per Marvin's wishes there will be no services.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com