Jerry H. Geisler
Jerry Hubert Geisler (July 6, 1934 – May 6, 2012) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He was first elected in 1965 to represent Carroll, Grayson, Galax City in the Virginia House of Delegates, defeating Hillsville mayor Raleigh Cooley. In 1974, he was selected by the members of his caucus to be minority leader, a position in which he served until he was defeated for election in the reorganized 5th district in 1981.[1][2]
Jerry Geisler | |
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| Minority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office September 11, 1974 – January 13, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Pete Giesen |
| Succeeded by | Vince Callahan |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 6th district | |
| In office January 12, 1972 – January 13, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | None (district created) |
| Succeeded by | Chip Woodrum |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Carroll, Grayson, and Galax City | |
| In office January 12, 1966 – January 12, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Virgil J. Cox |
| Succeeded by | None (districts numbered) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jerry Hubert Geisler July 6, 1934 Big Stone Gap, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | May 6, 2012 (aged 77) Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Betty Coyle |
| Alma mater | Emory & Henry College (BA) University of Richmond (LLB) |
References
External links
- Jerry H. Geisler at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
- Jerry H. Geisler at Find a Grave
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