David Geary, age 58, of Johnson, Kansas died Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses, Kansas. He was born October 26, 1953 in Borger , Texas the son of Russell Perry and Frances Elizabeth (Nutter) Geary.

Dave grew up south of Big Bow, Kansas and was a 1972 graduate of Rolla High School . He was a lifelong farmer and worked in the oil fields. He has lived in Richfield , Hays, Wichita , Derby , and nine years in Douglas , Wyoming ; moving back to Johnson recently. Dave enjoyed working on motors, music, old fast cars, and motor cycles.

Survivors include daughter, Kelli Schneider of Long Island , Kansas ; brothers, Tim Geary of Johnson , Kansas , James Geary of Douglas , Wyoming ; and three grandchildren.

Dave is preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Katherine Rowbotham.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to the Dave Geary Memorial Fund in care of First National Bank in Johnson or Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 715 , Johnson , Kansas 67855 .