William S. Geertson

Penn Yan, NY January 5, 1930 – June 9, 2013 Age 83

William S. Geertson

Penn Yan: William S. Geertson, age 83, formerly of Branchport, NY, died Sunday, June 9, 2013, at Huntington Living Center in Waterloo, NY. Honoring the family's wishes, there were no prior calling hours. A graveside service with full military honors was held at 11:00 am Tuesday, June 11, in Branchport Cemetery, with Pastor Ken Sisson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Penn Yan VFW Post #745, 200 E. Elm St., Penn Yan, 14527, or the Humane Society of Yates County, P.O. Box 12, Penn Yan, 14527.

William was born January 5, 1930, in Mayville, NY, the son of the late Harley and Florence Hatch Geertson. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. A farmer all of his life, he was a retired mechanic, having been employed by CYNCON of Rochester, NY. Mr. Geertson was a past commander of the Naples VFW and a current member of the Penn Yan VFW.

He is loved and will be missed by two daughters, Cynthia Enos and Linda (Dominick) Ciancaglini, both of Penn Yan; a son, Wm. David (Cindy) Geertson; and a stepson, Dennis (Dottie) Hanson, both of Branchport; a sister, Althea Logan of South Carolina; a brother, Gordon Geertson (address unknown); a half-sister, Frances Mongetory of Jamestown, NY; a sister-in-law, Joan Geertson of Ohio; a brother-in-law, George Rose of Florida; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Ann E. Rose Geertson, in 1992; a daughter, Sandra McCarthy, in 2013; and a brother, Arthur Geertson, in 2009.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.