Lawrence Alford Geisendaffer Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lawrence Alford Geisendaffer, Jr., formerly of Baltimore passed away, surrounded by his loving family, in the comfort of his home in the evening of Tuesday, March 2nd 2021. He was 82 years old. Lawrence was born on November 17, 1938 to the late Lawrence Alford Sr. and Thelma (nee Strigle) of Baltimore. He was a graduate of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Class of 1957. In 1961, he was drafted and served in the United States Army and the US Army reserves as a Military Police until he was honorably discharged in 1968. Lawrence was a career pipe fitter-welder. He worked for Bethlehem Steel for 25 years, followed by Proctor & Gamble for 15 years. Lawrence was a man who enjoyed many hobbies and was involved in the community. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, the American Legion, Pasadena Sportfishing Club and Kent Island Fishing Club and volunteered at the St. Athanasius Church dinners. Lawrence was an avid fisherman, crabber, hunter, NASCAR Fan, and Hot Rod Car enthusiast. He enjoyed getting together with his family over crabs, cook outs and birthday celebrations where he never turned down a good desert, and was always the first to say “Cut the cake!” He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Norma (nee Todd) formerly from Baltimore, currently residing in Stevensville; his three children Marie (Michael) Squires, Pam Lynch (fiancé Kim Craig Dixon), and Larry John (Pattie) Geisendaffer, five grandchildren Phillip (Betsy) Daley, Jr., Victor (Theresa) Lynch Jr., Jamie Peddicord III, Amber and Mason Geisendaffer, and five great grandchildren Candice, Nicholas, Cassidy, Nolan and Harrison. He is also survived by his two brothers, Robert (Hope) and Theodore “Ted” (Pat), and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his brother, Edwin “Ed” (Bobby Ann) and surrogate brother/cousin, Raymond (Janet) Strigle. A visitation for Lawrence Alford Geisendaffer, Jr. will be held Sunday, March 7th 2021 from 2:00-4:00 pm at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home 106 Shamrock Road Chester, MD 21619. A service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, March 8th 2021 at 12:00 pm, followed by a burial in Stevensville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Pasadena Sport Fishing Club, the Kent Island Fisherman’s Club, American Legion or a charity of your choosing in Lawrence’s memory.

Lawrence Alford Geisendaffer Jr.

November 17, 1938 - March 2, 2021