John Ernest Geis' Obituary
Dr. John E. Geis D.D.S. entered into eternal life on Friday, April 16th, 2021, at the age of 85. His Spirit is carried on by his wife, Geri, and his six children, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was born on the 4th of July, 1935, in Milwaukee, WI, graduated from Marquette Dental School and practiced dentistry for two years with the Navy prior to opening his own practice in Imperial Beach, CA. He practiced dentistry for many years in Julian, CA, and at several clinics including Sycuan and Pauma Indian Reservations, before establishing the Pauma Dental Clinic under Neighborhood Health.
John was passionate about serving others and helping the underserved, volunteering his time and service to meet the needs of the community. The Veterans Village of San Diego opened a dental clinic in November 2015 named the Dr. John Geis Dental Clinic to honor him for the work he accomplished throughout his 50 years of practice in San Diego County, including homeless veterans and those who could not afford proper dental care. He entered the Deaconate program in the Diocese of San Diego in 1977, and became a Deacon in the Catholic church, ministering to others in communities throughout San Diego.
John loved hiking outdoors and having fun. He enjoyed visiting Julian, CA, Palm Springs (back in the 70’s), and Hawaii. He was known as a practical jokester.
John was preceded in death by his mother, Joan Chudy and is survived by his wife, Geri Geis; his first wife Frances Maglio who is mother of his children Mary, Julianne, Susan, John Jr., Angela, and Christopher; and his sister, Karen Chudy.
Mass and Funeral will be held Friday, April 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of the Resurrection; 1445 Conway Drive, Escondido, CA 92027
Burial will be at Oak Hill Memorial Park in Escondido at 1:00 p.m.
Limited capacity at the burial due to COVID restrictions
2640 Glenridge Road Escondido, CA 92027
A celebration of life will be held immediately after the burial at a location yet to be determined.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to the San Diego County Dental Society Foundation; 1275 W. Morena Blvd; San Diego, CA 92110, for the Dr. John Geis Clinic at Veterans Village. www.sdcdf.org
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