Erin Michelle Geist, 29, of Nevada, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, following a year-long battle with cancer.

Erin was born on November 9, 1993, in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Thomas Michael and Cathleen Lynne (Danruther) Geist. Following high school graduation, she earned her associate's degree from Marshalltown Community College, and her bachelor's degree (magna cum laude) in Event Management from Iowa State University.

Erin enjoyed working for the last two years as the Catering Manager for the Lincoln Center Hy-Vee in Ames. She excelled at her job and had a knack for organizing events. Erin had a strong Christian faith and loved to eat Mexican food. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Erin is survived by her parents, Tom and Cathy Geist of Nevada, IA; her sister, Hannah (Justin) Friedel of Kansas City, MO; her paternal grandmother, Marilyn Geist of West Lafayette, IN. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Earl Geist; her maternal grandparents, Jack and Carol Danruther; and two brothers in infancy, Caleb and Joel Geist.

A celebration of life visitation and reception will be on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, from 5-8pm at Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home (1418 Fawcett Pkwy) in Nevada, IA. Erin will be laid to rest on Friday, December 2, 2022, at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens in West Lafayette, IN.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hy-Vee for their compassion and understanding during Erin's illness.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wings of Refuge or IJM (International Justice Mission) in memory of Erin.

Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.rasmussonfh.com