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William Anthony Geckle Jr.

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William Geckle Obituary

William (Bill) Anthony Geckle, Jr., age 88 of Linthicum Heights, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 14, 2025. Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife, Pat. He is survived by his 5 children, 9 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, 7250 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, MD 21075 on Saturday, August 2nd from 10:00 am-12:00 pm with a memorial service at noon and the cemetery at 1:00 pm.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Aug. 1, 2025.

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park

7250 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD

Aug

2

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park

7250 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD

Aug

2

Service

1:00 p.m.

Meadowridge Memorial Park

7250 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD

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Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park

7250 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075

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