Bernard "Wayne" Geisler, 78, of Wilsonville, AL died July 9, 2013. Visitation: 12-2 p.m. Friday, July 12, Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home, Pelham, AL, followed by 2 p.m. Celebration of Wayne's Life in the funeral home's chapel. After his University of Texas graduation, the Waco, TX native served in the U.S. Army four years before his long, successful career in the insurance industry. Enjoyed retirement in Shelby County, AL by flying radio-controlled planes and fulfilling his dream of living on beautiful Lay Lake. Active member, Vestavia Hills Lutheran Church for many years and more recently St. Catherine's Episcopal Church, Chelsea. Remembered for his love for his family and passion for life. Preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Ferrer Geisler. Survivors: Wife, Dottie Hays Geisler; son, James B. Geisler (Kimberly) of Alabaster, AL; daughter, Margie Geisler Fetzer (Oliver) of Needham, MA; grandchildren, Norton Geisler of Alabaster, and Ben, Natalie, and Alec Fetzer of Needham; and many other close family and friends near and far. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to American Heart Assoc.