Geraldine “Gerry” Weiss
Geraldine “Gerry” Weiss, 91, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at her current home, Hope Senior Living, in Lomira.
Geraldine was born on March 24, 1931, in the Town of Theresa to Richard and Amilda (Neumann) Fink.
She was a 1949 graduate of Winnebago Lutheran Academy in Fond du Lac.
She was united in marriage to Earl W. Weiss on May 27, 1951, at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Kekoskee. The couple farmed in the Town of Hubbard near Iron Ridge until Earl’s death on November 18, 2013. Gerry also worked at various part-time jobs through the years while raising their four children.
She was a faithful member of St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Iron Ridge, serving on the Ladies Aid for many years. She was a member of the Iron Ridge Fire Department Auxiliary, and a long-time member of Dodge County HCE (Homemakers). She was a member of the Golden Youth Seniors group, and loved to play cards whenever she had the chance.
Geraldine is survived by her daughters, Diane (Donald) Koch of Mayville, Gloria (Robert) Lukasiewicz of Fort Atkinson, Ruth (David) Mamerow of Iron Ridge, and son, Neil (Julie) Weiss of Iron Ridge; her 14 grandchildren, Steven (Jenny) Koch, Valerie (fiancé Mark Sielaff) Traylor, Pamela (Al) lwen, Trisha (Eric) Barber, Kristin Lukasiewicz, Sara (Ian Schwandt) Lukasiewicz, Mike (Laura) Mamerow, Lindy (Mike) Frechette, Andrea (Josh) McDermott, Matt (Nicole) Straveler, Melissa (Nick) Gudex, Amy (Randy) Mihalko, Tammy (Zach) Young, and Kimberly (Dave) Fine; her 26 great-grandchildren, Amelia, Bethany, Autumn, Thomas, Tia, Maria, Elliot, Claire, Katlyn, Becca, Jillian, Declan, Benjamin, Carter, Allie, Easton, Evelyn, Eleanor, Emily, Lily, Cassandra, Jonathon, Aubrey, Keegan, Logan, Caleb; her sister, Arlene Bonack and brother, Richard (Dorothy) Fink; and further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by three sisters and a brother, all who died in infancy; her parents; her husband, Earl; her brother-in-law, Gerald Weiss and wife, Liz; her sister-in-law, Phyllis Bogenschneider and husband, Willard; and her brother-in-law, Gilbert Bonack.
A funeral service was held on Friday, Jan. 20, at 12 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Iron Ridge with the Rev. Larry Mose officiating. Visitation took place on Friday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 12 p.m. at the church. Burial followed at St. Matthew’s Cemetery in Iron Ridge. A luncheon will follow the burial in the gym at St. Matthew’s.
Special thanks to the caregivers and staff members at Hope Senior Living for the care and support they have given to Gerry and her family for almost four years.
Memorials may be directed to the St. Matthew’s church refurbishment fund or to Winnebago Lutheran Academy.
Koepsell Funeral and Cremation Services in Mayville served the family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.
