Robert Geisler

Robert A. Geisler
Robert A. Geisler
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives; from the 27th district
	In office; 1969–1978
Preceded by	District created
Succeeded by	Richard B. Chess
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives; from the Allegheny County district
	In office; 1967–1968
Personal details
Born	July 19, 1925[1]; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Died	April 7, 1993 (aged 67)
Political 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]

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References

Pennsylvania. Dept. of General Services; Pennsylvania. Bureau of Publications; Pennsylvania. Dept. of Property and Supplies (1976). The Pennsylvania Manual. 103. Department of General Services. ISSN 0275-8814. Retrieved 2015-02-27.
Cox, Harold. "House Members G". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.

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[google-1] Pennsylvania. Dept. of General Services; Pennsylvania. Bureau of Publications; Pennsylvania. Dept. of Property and Supplies (1976). The Pennsylvania Manual. 103. Department of General Services. ISSN 0275-8814. Retrieved 2015-02-27.

[2] Cox, Harold. "House Members G". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.