Obit: Huhn, Geraldine Lorraine (1926 - 2015)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Asher, Bell, Boettcher, Centofanti, Chapek, Dupey, Frank, Frenz, Huhn, Metcalf, Novak, Peters, Prenzlou, Reaves, Schoonover, Siebel, Stratton, Vetterkind

----Source: The Leiser Funeral Home (Cadott, Chippewa Co., WI) 7/23/2015

Huhn, Geraldine Lorraine "Gerry" (Frank) (18 MAR 1926 - 15 JUL 2015)

Geraldine Lorraine "Gerry" Huhn 89 of Our House 115 Marrs St. Chippewa Falls , formerly of Cadott, passed away Wednesday July 15, 2015.

Gerry was born March 18, 1926 to Ira and Irene (Metcalf) Frank in Birch Creek, town of Sampson in Chippewa County. She married Errol "Cheesie" Huhn on May 24, 1947 at
St. John's Lutheran church in Cornell, WI by Pastor Elmer Prenzlou. They lived in Hocombe before moving to Cadott in 1950.

They owned and operated Huhn’s Cheese House in Cadott for 44 years. She enjoyed her customers and became close friends over the years. She was a member of St. John's Luther Church in Cadott, she was also a member of St. John's evening circle, Ladies Club Town of Arthur, the pinnocle card club for many years and a bowler for many years, a sport she enjoyed. She also enjoyed country and gospel music.

Survivors include three daughters Cherilyn of Chippewa Falls, Lynette of Minneapolis, MN, and
Brenda (Mark) of Chippewa Falls. A son Merlin (Joyce) Huhn of Cadott. She is also survived by a granddaughter Michelle (Doug Asher) of Bloomer. Two step grandchildren Kelley Centofanti of Fredonia and Bart Chapek of Cadott. She is also survived by five great grandchildren Carrie and Bonnie Chapek, Zachary and Tayler Asher and Alec Schoonover. She is survived by two sisters Ardis "Tiny" (Chuck) Frenz and Loris "Snottsy" (Jerry) Siebel of Bloomer, two brothers Wayne "Jack" (Linda) Frank and Dale "Shorty" (Ken Reaves) Frank of New Auburn. Gerry is also survived by in laws Mae Frank, Jean Frank, Gary Vetterkind and Goldine Frank. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Also survived by special friends Derrick Peters, Andrea Boettcher and Marilyn Stratton.

She was preceded in death by her husband Errol in 2001, parents Ira and Irene Frank, brothers Duane "Tom", Verdon "Jim", Claire "Wop" and Arlyn "Bunk" Frank. Sisters Lillian "Beans" Novak and Joyce "Rosie" Vetterkind. In laws Louise Frank and Chet Novak. She is also preceded in death by a surrogate son Don Dupey.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday July 21, 2015 at 11:00 am at St. John's Lutheran church in Cadott with Rev. Raymond Bell officiating. Interment will be in Brooklawn Cemetery Cadott, WI.

Visitation will be Monday July 20, 2015 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Leiser Funeral Home in Cadott and also one hour before services Tuesday morning at the church.

Express online condolences at www.leiserfuneralhome.com.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS memorials are preferred to St. John's Lutheran church or Cadott Area Historical Society.