ALBANY – Lonnie R. Geiger, age 51, Albany, died Friday morning at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following an illness.  Born in Portland on January 9, 1965, he went to Delta High School and received a diploma through correspondence in restaurant management.  Lonnie worked at the Eagles Nest in Indianapolis as a waiter & bartender for twelve years.  He enjoyed watching the Colts, planting flowers, and working in the yard.  He also loved animals and worked with adoption dogs.  In earlier years he attended Albany Christian Church with his family.

Survivors include his mother: Judy K. Geiger, Albany; his father: Don Geiger (wife: Karen), New Castle; a sister: Sheryl Bashor (husband: Thomas), Sherwood, OH; an uncle: Charles Jester, Albany; a special friend: John Hon, Anderson; a nephew: Zach; a niece: Angela; a great-nephew: Christopher; two great-nieces: Ashton & Alyssa; several cousins, and his pet bird: Malachi.

He is preceded in death by grandparents and other extended family members.

Services will be 4 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2016, at Meacham Funeral Service.  Cremation will follow.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday from 2 until 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be sent to The Steps Youth Center of Ridgeville, c/o Pastor Jonathan Edwards, 5597 W. 700 N., Ridgeville, IN 47380.

Special thanks is given to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospice and Melanie Wagonner with Meridian Health Servcies.