Geraldine "Gerri" Rose Wanserski
November 03, 1952 - May 30, 2020
Obituary
MONONA-Geraldine Rose “Gerri” Wanserski, age 67 of Monona, became stardust again headed toward the light on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on Nov. 3, 1952 in Chippewa Falls, the daughter of Robert and Lorraine (Piotrowski) Boos. Gerri married John J. Wanserski on June 12, 1976 in Stevens Point.
Gerri earned her bachelor’s degree in Economics at UW-Stevens Point and went on to receive her master’s degree in Library and Information Science at UW-Madison. She was a Librarian Emeritus-Pharmacy Librarian and worked at the Ebling Library for the Health Sciences. In retirement, Gerri and her husband ran a craft business, Creative Juice. She enjoyed crafting wire-wrapped jewelry, quilting, knitting, gardening, kayaking, camping and hiking in national parks and southwest deserts. Gerri loved listening to live music and traveling, spending many winters in Tucson. She was a lifelong seeker of knowledge, a researcher, creative spirit and gentle soul. Gerri will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Gerri is survived by her husband, John; mother, Lorraine; daughter, Abigail (Yuriy) Kolosovskiy; son, Evan Wanserski; sisters, Janet (John) Mead, Patrice (Tony) Sykora, Cynthia (Joe Moe) Anderl, Sharon (Sparky) Bejin and Laurie (Richard) Emerson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert; and brothers, James and Richard Boos.
Due to the current pandemic, a private service was held at Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Care. A public service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
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Victor Gorodinsky
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We're all shocked by Gerri's untimely departure!
Sending our love and prayers to John, Abby, and Evan.
Thinking of you in this dufficult time.
Love,
Victor Gorodinsky and the members of the UW Russian Folk Orchestra
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cindy.anderl@yahoo.com
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My favorite memory of Gerri was when Mom, Laurie and I went to visit Gerri and John in Tucson ARIZONA. We visited many places, but the one that stands out was a mountain climb we took in bear canyon to a place called “seven falls. On our climb up we had an area where there were cliff edges that were very narrow and very high up we had to cross. I had heard humming behind me and waited to see who it was. It was Gerri! She stopped on the edge of the cliff and started taking pictures. My hearted was pounding, I thought Gerri could slip and fall. I yelled to her to put her camera away.She said, “I’m ok”. Gerri had no fear and truly loved nature. She loved taking pictures and was great at it. I’ll miss you Gerri!! You gave me the gift of great memories spent with you. Together again soon❤️❤️
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Sharon Laska
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Thank you for being our friends. We will treasure all of the wonderful memories. Lot of love, Sharon & Ralph Laska
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John Wanserski
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A collection of Gerri in nature and some of her crafting pictures.
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Elsa Althen
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John, I just read of Gerri's passing in the WSJ obits. I'm saddened to learn this and so very sorry for your loss. Praying that you find solace and peace .
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Cheryl Becker
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John, Abby, and family, I am SO sorry to learn of your loss. Gerri was an amazing person. I am thinking of you all with deepest sympathy.