Service Information
Geraldine "Geri" Schwarze, age 76, of Brownton, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Glencoe Regional Health in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Obituary
Geraldine Bernice Schwarze was born on June 26, 1944, in Sharon, North Dakota. She was the daughter of Roy and Bernice (Carlson) Geltle. Geri was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She received her education in Brownton.
On March 17, 1962, Geri was united in marriage to Wayne Schwarze at Brownton Methodist Church in Brownton, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with two sons, Brian and Brad. Geri and Wayne resided in Sumter Township, Minnesota for many years. They shared 58 years of marriage.
Geri was employed at Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing for 34 years until her retirement in 2002. She then went to Ridgewater College in Hutchinson earning a certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Geri then began working at GlenFields Living with Care until 2012.
She loved watching Walker Texas Ranger and old westerns on tv.
Geri passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Glencoe Regional Health in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 76 years. Blessed be her memory.
Geri is survived by her:
Husband, Wayne Schwarze;
Son, Brad Schwarze;
4 Grandchildren;
2 Great-Grandchildren;
Sister, Gail Jakobitz and her husband, Steve;
Brothers, Ronald Horstman and his wife, Joyce, Kevin Muenchow and his wife, Julie, Curtis Oberlin;
Sisters-in-law, Barbara Holmberg, Sharon Schwarze, Diane Schwarze;
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Geri is preceded in death by her Parents, Roy and Bernice Geltle; Son, Brian Scharwze; Brothers, George Muenchow, Roger Horstman, Keith Geltle; Brothers-in-law, Jerry Schwarze, Tom Schwarze, Allen Schwarze; Sisters-in-law, Norma Ketchersid, Jolene Meyer.
Karen and Larry Raske says
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Geri’s family. Her smile was beautiful.
Karen and Terry Ruble says
My sympathies to you Wayne and Brad. She was a special lady. May she RIP.
Steve and Donna Schwarze says
Wayne, Brad and families.
Geri had a special caring heart. May she rest in peace.
Rich and Lori Reznechek says
We are sorry to hear about Geri’s passing. Are thoughts and prayers to Wayne and family. Had great times at 3M with Geri.
Verlyce French says
So sorry to hear the passing of Geri. Her “Label Printing Room” was just around the corner from
my office. Many fond memories of her at 3M. Sympathy to the family.
Jeanne Lund says
My deepest sympathy and prayers to Geri’s family.
Karen & Rodney says
So sorry for your loss Wayne! Geri was a great lady!
Gloria Kotila says
Deepest Sympathies in Geri’s passing. May HIS PERPETUAL LIGHT shine upon her and May she Rest In Peace.
Charlie and Kim Schimmelpfennig says
Our deepest sympathy. Cherish the memories.
Loren and Karen Albrecht says
We extended our heartfelt regards to Wayne, Brad and Families on the death of Geri.
Julie and Karl Townsend says
Our deepest sympathy. Enjoyed working with Geri and her friendship at 3M.
Cookie Barrick says
I just saw this and I am so saddened that Geri has passed. We had so many great times together – working together and other adventures. Our prayers go out to you Wayne and Brad. May God bless her memory.
Cookie & Tom