Charles David "Blue" Geier

Charles David "Blue" Geier, age 60, of California, Mo., passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Mo., surrounded by his family. Blue was born on November 28, 1959, in Jefferson City, Mo. to Glenn Geier and Lilly (Kendrick) Geier. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1978. He worked at ABB in Jefferson City. In 1992, he started working for Ratcliff Farms near California, Mo. and worked seasonally for Clennin Meats, both of California, Mo. Later, Blue worked at Putnam Chevrolet in California and Woods Supermarket in Sedalia. He was a proud member of the Moniteau County Cattleman's Association and Past President of the Missouri Cattleman's Association and a honorary member of the FFA. Blue was a long-time member and trustee of Pilot Grove Baptist Church near California, Mo. For many years, Blue was a volunteer firefighter with the California Rural Fire Association. He was a member of the Twenty Club. Blue loved playing pinochle, attending races at Double X Speedway, and many sporting events. Blue is survived by his mother, Lilly Geier, of the home; his only child, Laura Geier of Jefferson City; cousins, Linda, Gerald, Billy and Russ; along with many friends. He was preceded in death by his father Glenn Geier in 2005. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at 10 a.m. at Windmill Ridge Funeral Service in California, Mo. with Rev. Ken Mathes officiating. Interment will follow at California City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Blue Geier Scholarship Fund, c/o Moniteau County Cattleman's Association, 26855 Hwy. 87, California, MO 65018. Online messages to the family may be contributed at www.windmillridgefuneral.com.