Margaret "Margie" was born to Michael and Anna Poxleitner Geis, the 14th of 15 children. She attended St. Joseph's Catholic School in Cottonwood. The family later moved to Keuterville. Margaret took on many household duties at a young age following the death of her mother, Anna.
Margaret married Raymond "Jimmy" T. Gentry on May 3, 1952, at Keuterville. After residing in Wenatchee and Oregon for Jimmy's work, the couple settled in Orofino in 1955.
Margaret worked in the Orofino school lunch program and then managed the Orofino Senior Meal site for many years. At home, in addition to raising four children, she worked the ranch alongside Jimmy — farming, tending the animals, growing a big garden and canning. She was a great cook, especially talented with baked goods. She sewed and hand-quilted dozens of beautiful quilts cherished by family members. She had a strong interest in the land and planted many trees over the years. Summers were spent tending flowers and hummingbirds, both of which she loved. She also was an avid sports fan, following the Mariners, Sea-hawks, Celtics and Gonzaga Bulldogs.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond; brothers, John, Xavier, Martin, John W., Ray, Joe and George; and sisters Ann, Mary, Grace, Martha and Rose.
A private family graveside service at Weseman Cemetery near Orofino has taken place under the direction of Pine Hills Funeral Chapel.
Margaret "Margie" was born to Michael and Anna Poxleitner Geis, the 14th of 15 children. She attended St. Joseph's Catholic School in Cottonwood. The family later moved to Keuterville. Margaret took on many household duties at a young age following the death of her mother, Anna.
Margaret married Raymond "Jimmy" T. Gentry on May 3, 1952, at Keuterville. After residing in Wenatchee and Oregon for Jimmy's work, the couple settled in Orofino in 1955.
Margaret worked in the Orofino school lunch program and then managed the Orofino Senior Meal site for many years. At home, in addition to raising four children, she worked the ranch alongside Jimmy — farming, tending the animals, growing a big garden and canning. She was a great cook, especially talented with baked goods. She sewed and hand-quilted dozens of beautiful quilts cherished by family members. She had a strong interest in the land and planted many trees over the years. Summers were spent tending flowers and hummingbirds, both of which she loved. She also was an avid sports fan, following the Mariners, Sea-hawks, Celtics and Gonzaga Bulldogs.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond; brothers, John, Xavier, Martin, John W., Ray, Joe and George; and sisters Ann, Mary, Grace, Martha and Rose.
A private family graveside service at Weseman Cemetery near Orofino has taken place under the direction of Pine Hills Funeral Chapel.
Family Members
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John Geis
1914–1918
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Xavier F "Sabie" Geis
1915–1987
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Martin M Geis
1916–1991
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Ann Mary Geis McKinley
1919–1980
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Mary T Geis Brown
1920–1994
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Grace C. Geis Remacle
1922–2018
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Frances Geis Nuttman
1922–2022
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John William Geis
1923–2001
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Raymond Michael "Mike" Geis
1925–2014
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Martha Helen Geis Rieman
1926–2020
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Joseph F Geis
1928–2006
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George H Geis
1929–2012
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Rose Clara Geis Steiger
1931–2021
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Rita Geis Walker
1937 – unknown
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