Marion E. Geist, 91, passed away Sunday, September 1st, at the Abilene Memorial Hospital. She was born July 24, 1928 in Junction City, the daughter of Samuel and Effie (Tingle) Page.

Growing up in Abilene, Marion attended local schools and graduated from Chapman High School.

June 23, 1947 she was married to Marvin Geist in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Most of their married life was spent in Kansas.

She had been employed by the Chapman School District as a bus driver.

Marion, her husband Marvin and their son Paul owned and ran Family Antiques.

She is preceded in death by her husband; son; and three brothers, Sam, Jack and Charles Page.

Marion is survived by: granddaughter, Adrian (Matt) Hettenbach of Solomon; sister, Louise Weiss of Abilene; daughter-in-law, Cheril Geist of Solomon; sister-in-law, Jean Page of Abilene; a great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 Wednesday September 4th at the Danner Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Craig officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethel Cemetery northeast of Abilene. The family will receive friends 5:00 – 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 3rd at the Danner Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contributions in her name be made to the Solomon Preschool. They may be left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home POB 758 Abilene, Kansas 67410.