Erna Geiger's Obituary
ERNA M. GEIGER
KING, WISCONSIN Age 86, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI. She was born September 16, 1923 in Stetsonville, WI; daughter of Rudolph and Amelia (Diedrich) Nuernberger. On April 10, 1944, Erna married Gerald Geiger, Sr. in Stetsonville, WI. He preceded her in death on April 11, 1996. Erna worked for over 30 years in the food service department at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King. She will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Erna is survived by:
Daughter: Kathryn (Charles) Lyon of New London, WI
Daughter-in-law: Sandy Geiger of Poy Sippi, WI
Grandchildren: Cassie Geiger of Appleton, WI
Candace (Pete) Schuelke of Wautoma, WI
Carolyn (Ron) Wegenke of Berlin, WI
Carman Geiger of Baraboo, WI
Naomi Wojciechowski of Fond du Lac, WI
Zachary Lyon of Portland, OR
10 Great-Grandchildren
Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Amelia Nuernberger; her husband, Gerald Geiger, Sr.; a son, Gerald Geiger, Jr.; and a grandson, Joshua Lyon. A Funeral Service will be on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 1:30 PM at the Ainsworth Hall Chapel at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI. Chaplain Wayne Schwanke will officiate. A visitation will be held on Monday from 12:30 – 1:30 PM at the Ainsworth Hall Chapel. Burial will be at the Central WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King following the service on Monday. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements. A special thank-you to the Wisconsin Veterans Home and their staff for all of their help and support to our family throughout the years. The special care Erna received will never be forgotten. HOLLY FUNERAL HOME
526 S. Main Street
Waupaca, WI 54981
www.hollyfuneralhome.com
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