Birth date: Jun 18, 1940 Death date: Jan 4, 2023
Robert Joseph “Joe” Geist, 82, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Born June 18, 1940, in Nashville, he was the son of the late John Joseph Geist, Jr. and Catherine Mary Baltz Geist. Joe was a ‘jac Read Obituary
I have so many great memories with Joe in Troop 251. Being a member of that troop under Joe’s guidance prepared so many young men for adulthood. Sure, we learned to start a fire with sticks, survive overnight with a sleeping bag and a canteen…walk around like an idiot asking other troops for a left handed smoke shifter( it’s not real FYI), but the manners and life lessons I carry to this day will never be forgotten. Take your cap off when entering a building, say thank you when exchanging an open pocket knife. And even the art of slamming a 30lb Christmas tree to shake the dead needles. (Kinda tough when you weigh 58lbs). But Joe always believed in us and had the patience to see that we did too.
I’ll remember Shiloh, Montgomery Bell State park, Strasser’s farm, Cornelia Fort airport and of course the rapids of the Buffalo River. Just like every campsite, Joe left this world better than he found it. RIP friend!
Steve Spurlock
In our young CYO days Joe really enjoyed dance secessions after the meetings. Everyone was his favorate partner. A good Man.. Rest in Peace cousin..
Jacqueline Coleman lit a candle in memory of Robert Geist
I remember Joe from being classmates at Father Ryan. He was a quiet guy, but very nice when you talked to him. RIP
My little brother, Joe, was always kind. Blessed are we to have had him in our lives. Love, Theresa & Jim
Elaine: Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of multitudes of friends. You are dearly loved. Ann Hicks Rausch
I have known Joe for 35 plus years and only one word comes to mind "Trustworthy".. A hard working soft spoken man with a subtle dry sense of humor. Rest peacefully Joe.
