- Germaine M. Wyngaard "Gerry," age 89, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010 at American Grand. She was born, January 17, 1921, on the DeBruin homestead farm located on DeBruin in Kaukauna, to the late Henry and Henrietta (DeBruin) DeBruin. Gerry was a lifelong resident of Kaukauna graduating from Kaukauna High School. She worked at Kimberly Clark Paper Mill in Kimberly for 5 years where she met her husband Louis to whom she was proudly married to for 53 years. She was a breast cancer survivor. Gerry ran an out of home income tax business and was a Queen of Peace choir member. She was a deer hunter with a number of trophies to prove her excellent marksmanship. Gerry enjoyed escaping to their place "Up North" for campfires, fishing trips, and walks around the circle. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Her well organized get-togethers molded us into a close family unit. Gerry's six children will forever treasure the love, strength, and wisdom she bestowed on each of them as individuals. She cherished the time she could spend with Dad escaping to their place "Up North" for relaxation and time to be in the outdoors. Gerry's most treasured memories came from her deer hunting adventures with Dad (Louis) and the time she could spend with him on special vacations and trips.
She is survived by her children: Cindy Wyngaard, Kaukauna, Donna (Jim) Wentzel, Chilton, Patty Wyngaard, Colorado, Dave (Sandy) Wyngaard, Sobieski, Warren (special friend Shannon) Wyngaard, Forest Junction, Wayne (Shawn) Wyngaard, Little Chute; six grandchildren: Sam (Jamie) Wentzel and Aaron Wentzel, Stephanie (Bryon) Ullmer, Matthew (Danielle) Wyngaard, Jennifer Wyngaard and Becky (Jason) Arnoldussen.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis; a daughter-in-law, Toni Wyngaard; six sisters: Imelda (Donald) Huhn, Martha (Edwin) Schug, Ann (Frank) Fisher, Nellie (Clifton) Hughes, Marie (Leo) Gillen, and Bernetta (William) Judd; four brothers: Ben (Bernetta), Peter (Veronica), Edward (Bessy), and Joseph (Marge).
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH AT ST. MARY SITE, 119 West 7th St., with Fr. Jerry Pastors and Fr. David Belongea co-officiating. Friends will be received on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 (TODAY) at BOETTCHER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a Parish Prayer Service at 7 p.m. concluding the evening. Friends may call again on Wednesday directly at church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place in St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Pat, Mary and Kathy who provided special home care which allowed Mom to stay in her home longer than expected. Also, special thanks are extended to the Aesara Care Hospice Service whose staff provided exemplary care and attention to Mom's medical and comfort needs. Mom lived at the American Grand Assisted Living Facility for the past year and with the help of their loving and caring staff, they provided a warm and friendly home environment.
We are holding you close in thought and prayer as you find rest in God's promise of eternal life.
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1921 - 2010 (89 years)
Education - High School
