----Source: GREENWOOD GLEANER (Greenwood, Wis.) 01/17/1929

Geisler, Cleon O. (2 Augl 1911 - 7 Jan 1929)

Cleon Otto Geisler was born Aug. 2, 1911, at Genesco, Ill., and passed away Jan. 7, 1929, aged 17 years, 5 months and 5 days. He leaves to mourn, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Geisler, two sisters, Leola and Eileen, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Geisler of Greenwood and Mr. and Mrs. George Howard of the Town of Grant, and a host of other relatives.

Buddy, as he was known to everyone, was afflicted with a disease of the muscles for which there was no cure, he only being able to walk until 7 years of age. The last 10 years of his life were spent in a wheel chair. On Oct. 15, he suffered an attack of heart trouble from which he gradually grew weaker. He was of a sunny disposition, always cheerful and thoughtful of others and will be greatly missed.

Funeral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. D.S. Householder of the M.E. Church officiating. Those from away who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Howard and Alva Howard of Granton, Mrs. Ed Selves, Mr. Adolph Lichte, Laura and Gerhardt Lichte of Neillsville and Leola Geisler of Chicago.