Theodore "Ted" Geisinger 1940-2021

On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, Theodore “Ted” Geisinger, loving husband and father of five children, passed away at the age of 80.

Ted was preceded in death by his father, Paul, his mother, Marie, his wife, Barbara, brother, Paul, and sister-in-law, Catherine.

Ted was born on December 9, 1940 in Astoria, New York to Paul and Marie Geisinger. He served in the United States Navy for 22 years including serving on the USS DeHaven DD-727 from 1966-68 as an ET1.

After retiring from the Navy, he pursued a career in Drug and Alcohol Counseling in the states of Florida, Kentucky and Texas finally retiring in 2002. On July 9, 1960, he married Barbara Miller, his wife of 50 years. They raised two children, Dawn and Charles. After the passing of his wife, he married Helena Schnaubelt on August 9, 2015, who has 3 boys.

Ted had a passion for cats. Through the years, he took in many homeless cats; feeding and offering them all the love and care they could imagine. Ted also possessed a love for history, willing to share that knowledge with others.

Ted is survived by his wife, Helena. He also leaves behind his children, Dawn Batton [Mike] in Lawtey, Florida, Chic Geisinger [Cathy] in Interlachen, Florida, and his step-children Patrick Leal [Sandy], Matthew Leal [Amanda] and Mark Leal. He was blessed with many grandchildren: Sarah Ford in Ft Worth, TX, Charles Geisinger [Ashley] in Jacksonville, FL, Jennifer McCormick [Becky] in Middleburg, FL, Katie Michelle Campbell in Jacksonville, FL, Addison Leal, James Leal, and his great granddaughter Abigayle McMurtrey in Ft Worth, TX. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.