Dewitt Obits

Thomas R. Geason

Thomas R. Geason, 60, of Lincoln suddenly passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Lincoln. 


Tom was born on September 22, 1958 in Peoria, IL the son of Richard C. and Loretta (Laney) Geason. He married Terri Wheeler on May 18, 2017 in Lincoln, IL she survives.


Tom is also survived by his step-children; Trish (Justin) Armburst and Charles Samuel Cox; his siblings, Kathleen (Mike) Spanier, Daniel (Deb) Geason, and Peggy (Kip) Switzer; his brothers-in-law, Donnie E. Wheeler and Randy S. Wheeler. Additionally, Tom is survived by his granddaughter, Mackenzie Cobb.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother-in-law, John M. Humbert.


Tom was a “homebody” he loved spending time at home with his family, cooking, and enjoying a cold beverage. Tom’s passion was found in helping people; even in death Tom found a way to help others by donating tissue to Gift of Hope which will give the gift of life to 26 people in need.


A celebration of Tom’s life will be held on a later date. Services have been entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln.