Robert Geisler Explained

Robert A. Geisler
State House:Pennsylvania
District:27th
Term Start:1969
Term End:1978
Predecessor:District created
Successor:Richard B. Chess
State House2:Pennsylvania
District2:Allegheny County
Term Start2:1967
Term End2:1968
Birth Date:19 July 1925[1]
Birth Place:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:Duquesne University

Robert A. Geisler (July 19, 1925 – April 7, 1993) was a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Early life

He was born and raised by Adam Alexander Geisler (1898-1974) and Margaret Geisler (1898-1971) and had 8 siblings in total counting him. His family is of Austrian descent.

Military and Political Background

He enrolled into Langley High School and attended Duquesne University. After he graduated he was drafted into the United States Air Force and served in World War II. In 1947 he became an auditor for the city of Pittsburgh and ended his service in 1952. During the 1969 house election, he ran for the democrat side and ultimately won the race. He became a member of the 27th district of Pennsylvania house of representatives starting from that year and ended his term in 1978.

Death

In the early hours of April 7, 1993, Robert had died from a sudden heart attack. He was only 67 years old. Robert is survived through his wife and two daughters.[2]

References

  1. Book: The Pennsylvania Manual. Pennsylvania. Dept. of General Services. Pennsylvania. Bureau of Publications. Pennsylvania. Dept. of Property and Supplies. 1976. 103. Department of General Services. 0275-8814. 2015-02-27.
  2. Web site: Cox . Harold . House Members G . Wilkes University . Wilkes University Election Statistics Project.