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Geraldine Swenson Wanek
Geraldine “Jerry” Wanek, age 89 died November 8 at her home on Fair Oaks Farm in Blue River. Jerry was born on December 1, 1925 in Homer near Boscobel, Wi. and was the youngest child of parents Albert and Anna Swenson.
Her family moved to Boscobel when Jerry was young to make their home on Brindley Street. Living next to the Boscobel pool, Jerry became an avid swimmer, a talent she enjoyed throughout her life.
Jerry often joined her sisters at area barn dances. It was at of those dances that she met Bill Wanek. They were married on December 31, l943 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Boscobel where Jerry was baptized and confirmed. They enjoyed being on the dance floor for the rest of their lives together. Jerry especially enjoyed polka music because it was always happy music to her. She was an excellent cook who saw food as a way to sustain and nurture her family. Jerry was a member of Blue River United Methodist Church.
Being creative and resourceful was a gift Jerry had and encouraged in her family to develop those skills as well. She had a quiet strength, often sharing her strong values with her children.
She is preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” on December 20, l995.
By her sisters
Gladys Nelson
Alice Kalish
Hilda Clark
Inez Johnston
Lenice Gullick
By her brothers
Harvey Swenson
Clarence “Pat” Swenson
Surviving are her children:
Jean (Jon Claude) Bartlett of Blue River
John Wanek (Missy) of Wauzeka
Frank (Kathy) Wanek of Blue River
Jessica (Brian) Jacobson of Beaver Dam
Andrew Wanek of Madison
9 Grandchildren
13 Great Grandchildren
A Memorial Service celebrating Jerry’s life will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, November 14 at Blue River United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 10 AM to 11 AM before the service. You are invited to lunch at the Blue River Community Building. Burial will be in the Coumbe Cemetery at a later date.
The family asked that instead of flowers memorials be given to Blue River United Methodist Church or the Blue River Rescue Squad.
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JoAnn & Douglas Ferrel
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Posted Tue November 10, 2015
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Sending our thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for your loss. JoAnn & Doug Ferrel.
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Louise Brown
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Posted Thu November 12, 2015
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So sorry for your loss. May you keep all those good memories treasured in your hearts as you keep the hope alive of seeing one another again.
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Veronica Bailey (Dixie Rogers)
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Posted Thu November 12, 2015
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I was thinking recently about Jerry..............she really enriched my childhood days...best cook ever...the nicest and fun person..wonderful mom...and so happy to read about all her grandchildren AND great grandchildren...Jeannie, Joey, Frank, Jessica, and Andrew...you made her life worth living...God bless you all and be comforted that your mom had a good life and was such a good person. Blessings.
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Charleen Studnicka
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Posted Thu November 12, 2015
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Dear Loving Family of Mrs. Wanek,
Sending warm sympathy in the loss of your Dear Love one. May the precious memories each of you have, help you through this time of loss. I will miss her weekly calls for meal delivery. A privilege to help her in her time of need.
Warmly,
Charleen
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