Geraldine Gabriel

Geraldine Marie Gerhardt Gabriel was born on June 11, 1924 to John and Anna Meissner Gerhardt in Nunda Township. She grew up south of Conger in Freeborn County and attended country school. Geraldine was united in marriage to Glennis Gabriel on July 30, 1950 at Concordia Bear Lake Lutheran Church. She worked at the Freeborn County Shopper and Winnebago Industries but what she enjoyed most was being a homemaker and canning from her garden. Geraldine was an active member of the Concordia Bear Lake Lutheran Church in circles and ladies aide. She also volunteered at St. John's Lutheran Home. Geraldine enjoyed playing bingo and cards. She treasured the time spent with family and friends especially with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her daughter, Cheryl and husband Steve Newman of Alden; sons, Lowell and wife Deb Gabriel of rural Conger, Gary and wife Linda Gabriel of Grand Junction, CO and Larry Gabriel of Corona, CA; grandchildren, Amy Newman and special friend, Tim Wetzel of Alden, Marci and husband Trent Wangen of Hartland, Stephanie Newman and special friend, Scott Soost of Alden, Kaylee Newman of Alden, Carrie and husband Matt Hershey of Emmons, Justin Gabriel and special friend, Angie Pattschull of Mason City, IA, Denielle and husband Chuck Coger of San Antonio, TX, Samantha Gabriel and Aron Gabriel of Grand Junction, CO; great-grandchildren, Mason Wangen, Luke, Lauryn and Lindsey Hershey, Cole Hanson Gabriel, Toby Soost and Maddison Coger; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, LaVern and Mavys Gabriel of Brownsdale, MN; nieces, Renee and husband Eric Swanson, and their children Tyler, Gayle & Brett of Willmar, MN, Michelle and husband Peter Gerlesberger, and their children Tim Melissa & Ben of Rochester, MN. Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband, Glennis; parents, John and Annie Gerhardt and in-laws, Oscar and Gretchen Gabriel; and great-grandson, Amos Soost.