Daniel "Danno" Joseph Geisen

DANIEL “DANNO” JOSEPH GEISEN, 65, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 10:38 pm, Thursday, May 25, 2023 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, Illinois.

He was born to the late James and Bernadine (nee Brinkman) Geisen on February 22, 1958 in Wood River, Illinois.

Danno married Vickie Taul on May 4, 1979 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton, Illinois; she survives.

He had owned and operated Andy’s Auto Body for 19 years.

Danno was a huge part of the Chester community. He was a member and past board member of the Chester Country Club, the Chester Moose Lodge #1764 and the Chester Chamber of Commerce. He was also a member of Chester Eagles Club Aerie #3252, Chester Boat Club and had served as an Alderman for Ward 1. Danno helped to start and ran the Popeye Cruise for 10 years and organized the Mustang and Corvette Car show. He also started and sponsored the Chester High School Safety Day – T-shirts for Seatbelts, as well as many other community events.

Survivors:

Wife:

Vickie Geisen Chester, IL

2 Children:

Christopher “Chris” (Brigette) Geisen Chester, IL

Anthony “Tony” Geisen (Diana Maes) Chester, IL

8 Siblings:

Diana Geisen Summerville, SC

Tom (Jill) Geisen Cottage Hills, IL

Sharon Hayes (Bob Mabry) St. Louis, MO

Roy (Sara) Geisen Godfrey, IL

Lori (Chris) Pember Brighton, IL

Patty (Dave) Eichen Alton, IL

Jeanne Naeger Tarpon Springs, FL

Christie Geisen (Matt Noble) Godfrey, IL

1 Grandchild:

Brennan White (McKayla Allen)

3 Step Grandchildren:

Kailey Hall, Kelsey (Gavin) Young and Kyliee Naeger

Nieces and Nephews:

Sarah (Andrew) Roebuck, Michael Beecham, Sean Hayes, Adam (Monica) Geisen, Alex Geisen, Andrew Geisen (Alyssa Harang), Aaron (Brittney) Geisen, Avery Geisen, Anthony Geisen, Josh (Mindy) Pember, Isaiah (Lauren) Eichen, Elias Eichen, David Naeger, Greg Naeger, Corey (Becky) Bazzell, Kristin (Nick) Leavy, Ian (Claudia) Taul, Eli Taul, Kourtney Sanders (Rob Seay), Kyle (Kelly) Sanders, Jessica Hamilton, Amanda (Buddy) Sparks, Lindsey Taul and Kacey (Keegan) Woulfe

Preceded in Death by: Parents

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Dr. Mike Fogerson

Interment:

Evergreen Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Monday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Tuesday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

Family Choice