Josef Geisler, age 69, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away at 5:18 AM on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  He was born on Tuesday, May 29, 1956, in Mittersill, Austria.  He married Betty J. (Weaver) Geisler on Monday, September 25, 1978 in Sarasota, FL.  Josef attended high school in Austria. He was of the catholic faith. He moved to Fort Wayne in 1978. Josef worked in manufacturing and retired from Precision Die Technology in Fort Wayne. He enjoyed fly fishing, photographing, and birding. He was a member of the American Philatelic Society (stamp collecting) and of Fly Fisherman's Club.

He will be sadly missed by his Wife - Betty J. (Weaver) Geisler, Fort Wayne, IN, Sister - Gabriele Ebner (Thomas) Beckner, Ergolding, Germany, Brother - Christian Geisler, Landshut, Germany, and several Nieces & Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his Father - Josef Geisler, Mother - Eva (Schwanninger) Geisler, and Brother - Guenther Geisler.

Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Downing & Glancy Funeral Home located at 100 N Washington Street Geneva on Monday, January 5, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

A service to celebrate his life will follow at Downing & Glancy Funeral Home at 3:00 PM on Monday, January 5, 2026. Interment will take place in the Backesto Cemetery in Berne.

Preferred memorials: Little River Wetlands 8315 W. Jefferson Blvd.  Fort Wayne    IN  46804

Arrangements are being handled by Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com