Upper Iowa University Athletics

Steve Geise, class of 1983, is being inducted into the Upper Iowa University Hall of Fame in the athlete category.  He was a four-year letterman in football (1979-1982).  Geise was an All-IIAC performer, earning First Team honors as a defensive lineman in 1981 and 1982.  In 1982, Geise was also selected to the Division III All-American Third Team as a defensive nose tackle.  He also received football recognition by being selected as the UIU Most Valuable Defensive Player of the Year in 1981 and 1982, and winning consecutive Hustle Awards.  Geise lettered three years as a Peacock wrestler, where he also received All-IIAC honors.  In 1981, he earned Third Team honors in the 177-pound weight class and qualified for the NCAA Nationals.  In 1983, he earned First Team All-Conference honors at 167 pounds and qualified for the NCAA National Tournament.
Geise earned a B.A. in Physical Education and Recreation.  While attending Upper Iowa, he was enrolled in the Early Commissioning Program through the ROTC Program.  Geise received a commission to 2nd Lieutenant in July 1980.
Upon graduation, Geise entered active duty in the Field Artillery Officers Basic Course, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma.  After completion of the Officers Basic Course, he was assigned for a 16-month tour to the 2nd Infantry Division, Korea, with other assignments at Ft. Benning, Georgia.  He was then assigned to Germany, where he spent almost 10 years assigned to the 1st Armored Division, with two rotations to Bosnia (1997 and 1999).  For the past three and a half years, Geise has served in the Pentagon as the Branch Chief for Strategic Readiness.  He is now responsible for Watch Operations in the Army Operations Center, Pentagon.  He will remain in the Pentagon until July 1, 2003, at which time he will retire at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.  Geise and his wife Delores are the parents of two sons, Jason and Joshua.