Russell G. Geist

Russell G. Geist, 88, of Mertztown, died peacefully, Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Lehigh Commons, Macungie. He was the husband of Peggy A. (Dankel) Geist. They were married June 25, 1960. Born in Longswamp Township, Russell was a son of the late George R. and Arlene E. (Eck) Geist. He was a member of Saint Paul's Lutheran Church, Mertztown.

Russell was a graduate of the first class of Brandywine Heights Area High School, Class of 1956. He was employed as a laboratory technician for well over 30 years for Electro-Chemical Engineering and Manufacturing Company, Emmaus, he retired in 2008.

Russ enjoyed gardening and bowling. In his younger years he played the accordion and was a member of a softball team.

In addition to his wife of 66 years, Peggy, Russell is survived by his children: Tonia K. (Geist) Celiberti, Mertztown; Kelly L. Geist, Fleetwood; Tracey L. (Geist), wife of Brendan Horonzy, Kempton; and Kyle R., husband of Jami L. (Heffle) Geist, Fleetwood. Other survivors include six grandchildren: Adriane (Celiberti), wife of Michael Parese; Kaitlyn A. Geist; William K. Geist; Alexandria P. (Devonshire), wife of Michael Jones; Cody Horonzy; and Ciera Horonzy. There are also great grandchildren: Ava Parese; Mikaela Parese; Kayley Jones; J. J. Jones; and Oliver Jones.

Services for Russell will be private at the convenience of the family.

The family requests contributions be considered in Russell's memory, in lieu of flowers, to Saint Paul's Lutheran Church, PO Box 117, Mertztown, PA 19539-0117.

Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Topton, is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting Russell's obituary tribute page at www.ludwickfh.com.