Delores Elsie Geiger, age 91, of Mauston, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014 surrounded by her family at Fair View Nursing Home in Mauston.
Delores was born October 30, 1923 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Carl and Clara Luepke.
She married her first husband Ray Murrenus in 1941 and they were blessed with five children. Delores later married Ralph Geiger in June of 1973. They were married for 36 years before he passed away in 2009.
She worked for many years as an inspector at The Industry for the blind in Milwaukee.
Delores moved from Milwaukee to Mauston in 2005 to be closer to her family.
She enjoyed playing cards with her family & friends, bowling, gardening, bingo, traveling, fishing and going to casinos. She was a very giving woman who made numerous donations to various organizations throughout her life.
Delores was preceded in death by her parents, Carl & Clara Luepke; first husband of 25 years, Ray Murrenus; second husband, Ralph Geiger; son, Ronald Murrenus Sr.; three sisters, Dorothy, Margaret and Beatrice; brother, John; and two great-granddaughters.
Survivors:
Daughter: Delrae Lindsley of Mauston, Wisconsin
Son: Lee (Lucille) Murrenus of Slinger, Wisconsin
Daughter: Sharon Voss of Cardiff, California
Daughter: Barbara (William) Lustig of Eden, Wisconsin
Daughter-in-law: Diane Murrenus of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Grandson: Salvatore Sciortino of Mauston, Wisconsin
Grandson: Dominic (Denna) Sciortino of Amherst, Wisconsin
Grandson: Robert Sciortino of Mauston, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Victoria Feucht of Mauston, Wisconsin
Grandson: Joseph (Dennis Minapolis) Murrenus of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Sarah (Gary) Ramano of Slinger, Wisconsin
Grandson: Ray (Toni) Murrenus of Glendale, Wisconsin
Grandson: Bryan (Lisa) Voss of San Diego, California
Grandson: Craig Voss of Ramona, California
Grandson: Ronald (Lisa) Murrenus Jr. of Slinger, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Valerie (Jason) Palmira of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Michelle (John) Gronkowski of Wind Lake, Wisconsin
Grandson: William (Cindy Gerderski) Lustig of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Sister: Marciel Korchnoff of Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Sister: Joan Mastorcola of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
further survived by numerous great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and other relatives
MOM, You were the best mother anyone could ever ask for. You are missed by so many. Christmas is almost here and when we think about Christmas we think of you, because you always made Christmas what it was to all of us. It will never be the same again. I love you mom and will think about you every day. You will be with me always. Love you Babs OXOX
Delores was a sweet lady – I took her grocery shopping in 2008-9 and we had many nice talks. Sympathy to the family.