Tammar E. Geil Obituary (1948 - 2023)

Tammar Elizabeth Geil, 75, of Mahomet, passed away peacefully at 8:00 p.m. on July 31, 2023. Tammar Elizabeth Koehn was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 16, 1948 . She was the youngest of three children born to Willard and Ann Koehn. She married Dr. Phillip H. Geil, Jr. on November 15, 1977. They were married for 45 wonderful years. Education was always important to Tammar and she led by example. After graduating from Collinwood High School as a member of the National Honor Society in June of 1966, she received her Teaching Certificate and a B.A. from Houghton College in New York in June of 1970. She received her Masters of Business Administration from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio in May of 1979. This is also where she met the love of her life Dr. Phillip H. Geil, Jr. Through the years she continued taking various classes which included classes at Parkland College in Champaign and Illinois State University in Bloomington where she learned the ins and outs of greenhouse operations. One of Tammar's greatest joys was raising her two sons whom she had the privilege of homeschooling. She loved taking them on adventures and supporting their passions. Tammar was a master gardener who owned and operated her own successful greenhouse. She was also involved with the Champaign-Urbana Herb Society. She served as their President from September 2010 through August 2012. She was also a very skilled crafter. She made animals, sock monkeys, neck pillows, etc. She spent most of her weekends at the Urbana Market at the Square selling her plants & crafts. She also made beautiful cross-stitched designs for her loved ones, from birth announcements to Christmas stockings. These gifts will be cherished forever. Tammar was also an avid reader often reading historical fiction and nonfiction books. She shared this passion with her children and her grandchildren. There would not be a visit without her bringing books and toys to spoil the grandchildren. Tammar is survived by her husband, Dr. Phillip H. Geil, Jr., her sons, Andrew (Amanda) Geil, Timothy (Valerie) Geil, and three step-daughters. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Arabella, Everly, Asher, Finley Mae, Timothy Jr., Alexander and 5 step-grandchildren. Tammar was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Willard "Butch" Koehn, and her beloved daughter Kathryn Louise. In keeping with Tammar's wishes there will be no funeral and her ashes will be scattered next to Kathyrn at a private memorial scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Champaign-Urbana Herb Society.