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
Minority Leader of the
Virginia House of Delegates
In office
September 11, 1974  January 13, 1982
Preceded byPete Giesen
Succeeded byVince Callahan
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 6th district
In office
January 12, 1966  January 13, 1982
Preceded byVirgil J. Cox
Succeeded byChip Woodrum
Personal details
Born
Jerry Hubert Geisler

(1934-07-06)July 6, 1934
Big Stone Gap, Virginia, U.S.
DiedMay 6, 2012(2012-05-06) (aged 77)
Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Betty Coyle
Alma materEmory & Henry College (BA)
University of Richmond (LLB)

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