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Geoffrey Kneisel Obituary

Geoffrey Clayson Kneisel
Castine-Geoffrey "Geoff" Clayson Kneisel passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2025, with his devoted wife of 23 years, Sara Byun, and his mother, Mary Clayson, by his side. Geoff was a loving father to Annabelle and Amelie and the treasured older brother of Lindsay Kneisel Gagnon of Essex, MA and David Frank Kneisel of Westport, CT. He was predeceased by his father, Frank Kneisel, grandparents, Ruth and Frank Kneisel and Aunt Ginny Kneisel. He also leaves behind wonderful aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews.
Geoff was born on January 28, 1973. He attended Washington College and graduated from Skidmore College in 1996. Geoff spent his entire working career at AmeriCares, a non-profit humanitarian organization. He loved his job and his business associates as well as the travel experiences related to bringing aid to needy nations throughout the world.
In 2021, Goeff and Sara moved to his beloved Castine, Maine, where he spent so many wonderful summers. Geoff grew up in Westport, CT, and when not in CT or Maine, he spent as much time as possible in Nantucket or St. Pete Beach, FL with his aunt and uncle, Nancy Ann and Al Forester, or following full moons, palm trees and high tides.
Those close to Geoff knew that he was most at home on the water, often with Sara, Annabelle and Amelie, either fishing, skimboarding or just enjoying nature. He cared deeply about the environment and the welfare of the world. Most certainly his biggest joy was spending time with his family to whom he was devoted and extremely proud.
Should friends desire, contributions in Geoff's memory man be made to The Hatch Community Youth Fund, P.O. Box 195, Castine, Maine 04421 or www.thehatchfund.org.
A celebration of Geoff's life will be planned for a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home Bucksport. mithcelltweedie-young.com

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Published by Westport-News from Jul. 28 to Aug. 1, 2025.

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