Early Life
Born October 1, 1924, in Algona, Iowa, Geigel entered the navy after high school and fought in the Pacific Theatre during World War II as a member of the Seabees. After the war, he attended the University of Iowa from 1946 to 1950, graduating with a degree in Physical education. Geigel was a champion amateur wrestler during his college years, coming in at third place during the 1948 NCAA Championships.
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