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Geraldine Marie Riese

September 1, 1927 - October 1, 2009

Geraldine M. Riese, age 82, passed away, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

The visitation will be at St. Katharine Drexel Church, 127 E. Maple Ave., in Beaver Dam, on Monday, October 5, 2009 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at the church on Monday at 11:00 AM with Fr. Jose Gonzalez officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary”s Cemetery in Lost Lake, Wisconsin.

The former Geraldine Marie Biel was born on September 1, 1927, to Leonard and Claire (Haas) Biel, in the Town of Calamus, Dodge County, Wisconsin. She was a graduate of Randolph High School. Gerry worked for Northwest Airlines from 1946 to 1947 in Minneapolis, then at Mullin Pontiac in Beaver Dam. Her biggest occupational role, other than being a mother, was at Beaver Dam Community Hospital, where she worked for over 19 years as an admissions specialist. Gerry was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish and a member of Lost Lake – Randolph Historical Society. She loved to travel, was an avid reader, and enjoyed being outdoors and hiking. Gerry was a very talented person and it showed in her knitting and crocheting projects. She was also an accomplished artist in painting and enjoyed her flower garden.

Survivors are her children, Donna (David) Schraufnagel, Columbus, James Riese, Beaver Dam, Diane (James) Sumwalt, Richland Center, Ronald Riese, Columbus and Steven (Valerie) Riese, Beaver Dam, ten grandchildren, Daniel, Eric and Joseph Schraufnagel and Dawn Cook, Nicole Ehlers and Tamara Finley, Richard, Randall, and Angela Riese, and Bradley Kline, six great grandchildren, a brother, Delwyn (Mary) Biel, Lost Lake, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Leone Everett, and her former husband, and father of her children, William Riese, in 2007.

The Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is caring for the family. To leave online condolences, or for directions and other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Service Details

Monday, October 5th, 2009, 11:00am, St. Katharine Drexel Maple Ave. Church-Beaver Dam

Interment Details

Annunciation Cemetery-Lost Lake

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Geraldine M. Riese, age 82, passed away, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. The visitation will be at St. Katharine Drexel Church, 127 E. Maple Ave., in Beaver Dam, on Monday, October 5, 2009 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. The Mass of Christian Burial willContinue Reading

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Julie Cummings left a message on September 16, 2011:
Sheila and family - So sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family. Take care and you will be in my prayers. Julie (OCIO)formerly (FSA).
Mary Woodring Hazle left a message on September 16, 2011:
My condolences to the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you His peace and the assurance of His presence and love! I have many happy memories of Bobby from Howevalley High School. He was always very pleasant and was one of my favorite persons!
Geoff Grawn left a message on September 16, 2011:
Word's really can't describe the sadness I feel at the loss of such a wonderful MAN,TEACHER,COACH,HUSBAND, FATHER, FRIEND, GRANDPA and most importantly MY UNCLE!! Uncle Bob was a legend in my mind and I spoke and still will speak of him as one of the best their ever was! He without knowing was a mentor to me and someone along with his amazing wife my Aunt Sheila and their three awesome boys my cousins who I wanted to impress so very much!! I looked up to all of them and especially to Uncle Bob and only hoped I could follow in the footsteps he created in his wonderful and all to short life!! Aunt Sheila, Mike, Tim and Mark my heart goes out to you all at this difficult time and I want you to know how truly wonderful your husband and father was and always will be! May god bless you all!! Love you all, Geoff
Cathy (Royes) Schneider left a message on September 16, 2011:
Mrs. Blair & Family,

You will be in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Nubby Dornfeldt left a message on September 16, 2011:
Jean and I send our deepest sympathies to Sheila, the boys and their families. Bob and Sheila came down to Mayville and helped us celebrate at our 40th anniversary. Even got Bob to karaoke with us. Made our night. Loved playing golf with Bob. Gonna miss him! Nubby
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Amy Riese left a message on October 4, 2009:
Diane and family and entire family of Gerry Riese-- I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. You all have my deepest sympathy. I will keep your families in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy Riese left a message on October 4, 2009:
Diane and family and entire family of Gerry Riese-- I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. You all have my deepest sympathy. I will keep your families in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy and Steve Pechukas left a message on October 2, 2009:
Cousin Gerry was so wonderful, we all loved her dearly. She will be missed. Our loving thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with you during this difficult time. With Love, Kathy and Steve Pechukas and family
Bev \"Miss America\" Yelczyn & Fred Culpepper left a message on October 2, 2009:
Donna, Jim, Diane, Ronnie and Stevie and families, Our hearts and spirits are with you across the miles from Idaho and Montana. Your mom''s love of people, positive outlook about everything and faith in God will always be an inspiration to us. We''ll miss her smile and gentleness. We find comfort in the thought that she is with my mom & dad, Grandma Lucille & Bernie, and your dad. On a lighter note, we hope she''ll have some influence with the guy upstairs Monday night and the Packers are victorious!
Henry Dekker left a message on October 2, 2009:
Dear Family We will miss your mom very much. She was a wonderful person. We had such great times growing up visiting the farm. We had some great visits with your mom out here in Connecticut too! Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. All our love Henry & family
Johnne Bump left a message on October 2, 2009:
Donna, Jim, and the entire family, I was very sorry to read of the passing of your mother. May you find great comfort in the arms of our Heavenly Father. May God''s peace be with you, Johnne Bump (class of 72)
Kathy and Steve Pechukas left a message on October 2, 2009:
Cousin Gerry was so wonderful, we all loved her dearly. She will be missed. Our loving thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with you during this difficult time. With Love, Kathy and Steve Pechukas and family
Bev \"Miss America\" Yelczyn & Fred Culpepper left a message on October 2, 2009:
Donna, Jim, Diane, Ronnie and Stevie and families, Our hearts and spirits are with you across the miles from Idaho and Montana. Your mom''s love of people, positive outlook about everything and faith in God will always be an inspiration to us. We''ll miss her smile and gentleness. We find comfort in the thought that she is with my mom & dad, Grandma Lucille & Bernie, and your dad. On a lighter note, we hope she''ll have some influence with the guy upstairs Monday night and the Packers are victorious!
Henry Dekker left a message on October 2, 2009:
Dear Family We will miss your mom very much. She was a wonderful person. We had such great times growing up visiting the farm. We had some great visits with your mom out here in Connecticut too! Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. All our love Henry & family
Johnne Bump left a message on October 2, 2009:
Donna, Jim, and the entire family, I was very sorry to read of the passing of your mother. May you find great comfort in the arms of our Heavenly Father. May God''s peace be with you, Johnne Bump (class of 72)
Koepsell Funeral Home left a message:
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