Herbert Zane Geis, 98, passed away on Oct. 10, 2026 in Oberlin, Kansas.
He was born on Nov. 13, 1927 in La Salle, Colorado to Herbert and Delores Flo (Ecker) Geis. He moved with his parents in 1932 to a farm in Gering, Nebraska where he spent his childhood. In 1942 he moved with his parents to a ranch south of Wheatland. Zane graduate from Wheatland High School. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps after graduation. Zane and Gladys Loree (Havely) were married on June 5, 1949.
Zane established a dairy farm and farmed from 1955-1969 in Wheatland, Wyoming. In 1969 he took a position with the University of Wyoming as Superintendent of the Wyoming Vet Research Farm. He retired from the University in 1993, and enjoyed many outdoor activities one of which was a Beekeeper. Zane was an Elder in the Community of Christ Church and Pastor for many years. He was always a willing person to help out those in need.
He is survived by daughters: Karen Larson (Craig) and Konnie Green (Gary); sons: Keith Geis, Kevin Geis (Kathy) and Kenneth Geis (Jazmin); sisters-in-laws: Wilma Geis and Dorothy Fernandez; along with 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Also, his nieces and nephews had a special place in his heart. His parents preceded him in death as well as his wife and a sister and a brother.
Arrangements by Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home. Condolences can be left at www.plumergobber.com.
