Geraldine Ruth Dohmeier
September 24, 1930 - February 15, 2012
Obituary
MADISON-Geraldine Dohmeier, age 81, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012. She was born on Sept. 24, 1930, in Albert Lea, Minn., the daughter of Ted and Ruth (Schoenrock) Sprenger. Geraldine went to Albert Lea High School, and graduated from Hamline University with a nursing degree. She married Clemens Dohmeier on Aug. 5, 1953, in Albert Lea, Minn. She worked at the hospital in Faribault, Minn. Geraldine was a mother and a homemaker. She was an active church member who once enjoyed directing the children’s choir at church, playing piano, being with people, and helping people. Geraldine’s focus was on the well-being of others as evidenced by her leading the church prayer chain ministry which utilized her nursing knowledge to assist those needing counsel. She was truly an inspiration to others, a confidant, a great listener, devoted to her family, and always had a smile on her face. Geraldine’s children were models of her life. She persevered through rheumatoid arthritis for more than 45 years. Geraldine is survived by her husband of 58 years, Clemens; children, Tom (Mary) Dohmeier of Brookfield, Steve (Denise Synstelien) Dohmeier of Minneapolis, and Joel (Laura) Dohmeier of Mount Horeb; 9 grandchildren, Storm, Keeley, Taylor, Nicole, Alexa, Andrew, Logan, Ryan, Tyler; 3 step-grandchildren, Brandon, Brooke, and Drew; and brothers, Gordon (Delores) and Carroll Sprenger. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held at MONONA LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4411 Monona Drive, Monona, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, with the Rev. Dan Kowert presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare or the Monona Evangelical Church Building Fund.
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Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare or the Monona Evangelical Church Building Fund.
Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday.
Funeral services will be held at MONONA LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4411 Monona Drive, Monona, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, with the Rev. Dan Kowert presiding.
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Debra Sater
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Dear Uncle Clem, Tom, Steve and Joel,our prayers and thoughts are with you as you celebrate and remember your Mom's life. Aunt Geri was always so gracious, kind spoken and kind hearted. Deb and Jim, Sarah, Miranda and Abigail
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Dan Dohmeier
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Clem, Tom, Steve, Joel and families,
Aunt Geri will be missed. We're sorry we can't be there in person, but our thoughts and prayers are with you. We hope that you are comforted by the presence - both in person and in thought - of those to whom she meant much when you celebrate and honor her life on Saturday.
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Sally Schlachtenhaufen Aalbue
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We just got the word yesterday through the family grapevine. We were so saddened to hear the news. Geri was such an inspiring and spirited person. Joe and I send our sympathy and love to you, Clem and family. We know Geri is with her maker and reuniting with all those who have gone before......
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Cathy Bruce
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Dear Clem, Tom, Steve and Joel,
We were so sorry to hear about Geri. I remember her as a quiet, gentle spirit who always had a smile on her face. You could tell she was devoted to family and I always appreciated the birthday and Christmas cards with her beautiful, precise handwriting. She will be missed by all of us.
Our sympathies to all of you and your families.
Byron, Cathy, Shannon and John
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John Schlachtenhaufen
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Our thoughts go out to the whole Dohmeier clan on the death of Gerry, especially Clem and family. May God give her rest from pain and eternal joy. Our prayers are with you all. Sally and John Schlachtenhaufen