| State house | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| District | 27th |
| Term start | 1969 |
| Term end | 1978 |
| Predecessor | District created |
| Successor | Richard B. Chess |
| State house 2 | Pennsylvania |
| District 2 | Allegheny County |
| Term start 2 | 1967 |
| Term end 2 | 1968 |
| Birth date | July 19, 1925[1] |
| Birth place | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Death date | April 7, 1993 (aged 67) |
| 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
- ^ Pennsylvania. Dept. of General Services; Pennsylvania. Bureau of Publications; Pennsylvania. Dept. of Property and Supplies (1976). The Pennsylvania Manual. Vol. 103. Department of General Services. ISSN 0275-8814. Retrieved 2015-02-27.
- ^ Cox, Harold. "House Members G". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.