Geraldine H. Rehfeld, age 94, a long-time resident of Liberty Manor, Adams, Wisconsin died on March 3, 2013 at the Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery in Friendship.
Geraldine was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Erwin J. and Emma Kopp.
She was a professional dancer in her youth and later worked for the City of Milwaukee Treasury Department. She married Herbert Rehfeld. Following his retirement they moved to Adams County where she was employed by Adams County. She was very active at the Adams Trinity Lutheran Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Rehfeld and her parents, Erwin & Emma Kopp.
Survivors:
Step-Son: Roger (Joyce) Rehfeld of Guntersville, Alabama
Granddaughter: Gwenn (Tom) Marchesano of Plymouth, Michigan
Grandson: Ross (Sherry) Rehfeld of Huntsville, Alabama
Three great-grandchildren: Claire, Abby and Anna
I am sure all of us who came in touch with Geri have great memories of her and all remember her smile.
Geri was a wonderful lady. We spent many times after church talking of her childhood, career and her dear husband Herb. May she rest in peace.
I was very sad to hear of Geri’s passing. Her bright smile aand appreciation for everyone around her will be missed. She was very proud of who she was and always had a story to tell. She always was concerned about other residents and wantiing to help them if she could. She will be missed. She will be dancing in God’s heaven now. Dance on Geri…..i’ll miss you.
I’m sorry to hear of Geri’s passing. I visited with her several times at Liberty Manor and she would always get a kick out of telling me about her days as a performer. She loved entertaining and being entertained and I will miss her smile and conversations. Peace be with your family at this time.
Geri and Herb had a nice home on Roche-a-Cri Lake where she was always willing to be the hostess for UW Extension “Home and Community Educators” (formerly “Homemakers”). She was a great supporter of UW Extension for which I, as a young Extension Agent, appreciated very much. I have kept in touch with her at Liberty Manor where we enjoyed visiting in the front room by the big TV which was one of Geri’s favorite sitting and socializing spots. We have been friends for 40 years and I will miss her very much.
I’m sorry to hear of Geri’s passing. She was a very sweet lady and I have fond memories of her. I worked for the County when Geri was at the Courthouse working in the County Clerks Office; then she retired and I kept working. I did see her at Liberty Manor while visiting, she didn’t remember me but was friendly and was always smiling. Keep her in your heart.
May God. Family and friends comfort you. We both have wonderful memories of Geri.