Obit: Spaete, Geraldyne "Gerrie" (1932 – 2015)
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Surnames: Spaete, Jarocki, Hedler, Stichert, Smith, Scalissi, Wahl
Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 09 Sep 2015
Spaete, Geraldyne "Gerrie" (20 JUL 1932 – 8 SEP 2015)
Geraldyne Hedler Spaete, 83, of Granton, WI, passed away peacefully with her
family by her side Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at the Three Oaks Rehab Center in
Marshfield, WI.
Gerrie was born July 20, 1932 to Fred and Helen (Jarocki) Hedler in Thorp, WI.
She graduated from Thorp High School in 1950 and from Chippewa Valley Tech in
1952 with a business degree. She worked at Uniroyal and The Peoples Exchange
Bank in Thorp. Gerrie was a bridesmaid 16 times until she became a bride on
August 12, 1961, marrying the love of her life, Alvin Spaete at St. Bernard's
Catholic Church in Thorp. After moving to Granton she worked at Citizens State
Bank until 1962 when she specialized in becoming a full time mom and
grandmother.
Gerrie had many interests. She enjoyed traveling, seeing most of the U.S. riding
on Amtrak, along with many driving trips with Al. She was an avid sports fan
enjoying all Wisconsin Teams. However, nothing topped cheering on her children
and grandchildren in their sports and competitive endeavors. A good Polka band
would always get her toes tapping and she was an excellent dancer. A lakeside
stay and sitting around a campfire with family was always a special occasion for
Gerrie. A big part of her life was her Catholic faith and her daily prayers.
She is survived by her husband, Alvin, children; Denise (Dana) Stichert of
Chili, WI, Doug (Layli) Spaete of Glenview, IL, Dionne (Jeremy) Smith of Oregon,
WI and Deb (Joe) Scalissi of Monona, WI, grandchildren; Damon, Dylan and Dara
Stichert, Grant & Trent Spaete, Devan and Kassy Bertz and Biagio & Giovanna
Scalissi and step-grandchildren; Alix (John) Wahl and Justin Smith and two
great-grandchildren; Alexis Carow and Winnie Wahl. She is also survived by two
brothers; Donald "Jake" (Delores) Hedler of Colby, WI and Sylvester "Silver"
(Dorothy) Hedler of Roseville, MN.
Gerrie was preceded in death by her parents, a twin brother; Gerald, and
brothers; Francis "Deacon", Wilfred and Clarence.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 14,
2015 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Neillsville. The Rev. Varkey V. Joseph
will be the celebrant. Providing music will be St. Mary's Choir, Vicente Cortez,
organist and Deb Scalissi and Sue Hedler. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m., with a 7:30 p.m. Rosary service, Sunday, September 13, 2015 at the
Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville and again from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Monday at
St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment will be in Windfall Cemetery in Granton,
WI.
Serving as casket bearers will be her grandsons.
Online Condolences may be made at
www.geschefh.com.
The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Gerrie's family with Funeral arrangements.
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