Shelley (Ritter) Geesey, age 63, of Elgin, ND, passed away on Friday morning, April 10, 2020 at the Jacobson Memorial Hospital and Care Center in Elgin, ND.

Per her wishes cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Shelley Patricia Ritter, daughter of August and Patricia (Breitling) Ritter was born July 8, 1956 in Ashley, ND.  She grew up and attended school in Wishek and Bismarck, graduating from Bismarck High School in 1974.  Her college studies were at Bismarck Junior College and UC Berkeley in CA specializing in secretarial work. She worked for the United Tribes Technical Center and John Warford, Orthodontist while in Bismarck.

Shelley was united in marriage to Frank Geesey February 6, 1983.  Frank was an iron worker which took them to the west coast and other western states.  Their final move brought them back to ND due to a family illness where they settled in Elgin, ND.

Shelley interests were being a member of the Lions Club in Elgin where she baked desserts for many of their functions.  She loved her puppies, playing cards, board games, trivia, softball, and was an avid fan of the NBA Utah Jazz.

Grateful for sharing Shelley's life was her husband, Frank, Elgin.  One sister, Darcie (Arlan) and niece Chelsea Dykema, Bismarck.  One brother, Brent (Marcene) Ritter, Oakdale, CT.   Aunts and uncles, along with numerous cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents.