Imogene Geib, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, Asleep in Jesus, at the age of 95 on April 9, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to family that will be cherished for generations.
Born on September 10, 1930, in St. Louis, MO, Imogene was the oldest of five children of Erwin and Louise Etzold. She grew up with a deep appreciation for family and carried that devotion throughout her life. She was a graduate of Eureka High School and spent her career as a Histotechnologist for the former Missouri Pacific Hospital and then St. John’s Hospital (now Mercy) retiring in the year 2000. Along the way, she met the love of her life, Kenneth Geib, and they were married on November 29, 1952 and were blessed with 71 years together. They resided most of their married life in Olivette, MO and were faithful, active members of Immanuel Lutheran Church, also in Olivette. Shortly before Ken passed, they moved to Glen Mills, Pennsylvania to be closer to their son and his family.
She is preceded in death by her parents Erwin and Louise Etzold; siblings, Pat Mach, Elenor Yawberry, and Irvin “Sonny” Etzold; brother-in-laws, Charles Mach, Jack Yawberry, and Duke Pflanz. She is survived by her son, Steve Geib, daughter-in-law, Marie Geib; granddaughter, Delaney Geib; sister, Diane Pflanz; sister-in-law, Marilyn Etzold; and extended family, all of whom will carry her memory in their hearts.
Imogene was a loving and dedicated mother and a proud and caring grandmother. Her home was a place of warmth and welcome, where family gathered and memories were made. She found her greatest joy in the lives of those she loved.
She will be remembered for her kindness, quiet strength, and generous spirit. Whether through cooking, gardening, faith or community involvement, Imogene touched the lives of many and made the world around her better simply by being part of it.
Services: Visitation at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9733 Olive Blvd., Olivette, MO on Friday, May 1 from 10:00 AM until the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM with a luncheon immediately following. Burial at Pilot Church Cemetery, Mammoth Spring, AR, on Saturday, May 2 at 10:30 AM.
Memorials: Imogene’s family suggest that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Immanuel Lutheran.
Imogene Geib’s life was a testament to love, family, and quiet grace. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Obituary information for Imogene Verseman Geib @ Shephard Funeral Chapel of St. Louis, Missouri
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