Birth date: May 26, 1932 Death date: Dec 10, 2020
Joan May Geschke, 88, New Port Richey, Florida passed away on December 10, 2020. Joan was born on May 26, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to her parents, George Paul Bauerlein and Kathleen Marie (Bennett) Bauerlein. She was a Registered N Read Obituary
To the family of Joan Geschke: My name is Laurene Grimaldi. I knew Joan for many years. My parents & I were season ticket holders for many years at Richey Suncoast Theatre, where Joan was the music director. I am also a RN & worked with Joan at Community Hospital in New Port Richey,FL. She was a very talented & caring person. May God grant peace to Joan's family.
Every time we came to visit Aunt Joan. She made her famous blueberry buckle. She was generous, gracious, funny and compassionate. She encouraged me in theatre and in my playwriting/ teaching career. She always made time for a visit from my husband, Mark and me. We will miss her greatly.
Joan was a loving and intelligent grandmother. When visiting her in Florida, I remember observing her complete the daily crossword puzzle without the aid of the internet. When she would take a break and walk away, I would look at the crossword puzzle and ponder how she knew the answers; as I would only know one or two without having to consult the internet. I also remember Grandma having extensive knowledge of classical music. There were even times when she helped me understand sheet music when I was learning how to play the clarinet in grade school. She would even share about her current experiences assisting in community plays and would tell me about the latest play in which she would play the piano.
Many fond memories were created when visiting Grandma, as family would always gather at her house or a nearby relatives’ house. Between visiting with her at her house, taking a cruise, walking along Tarpon Springs or the nearby beach, many great memories were created with Grandma and the rest of the family.
As I mentioned in the beginning, Joan was a loving grandmother who shared her joy with not only her grandchildren but also the community. She will be missed and continued to be loved as she begins her next adventure.
Brian Geschke
