Geraldine "Jerry" Reim Obituary (1928 - 2012)

Geraldine "Jerry" I. Reim, age 83, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at her home near Popple Lake, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 15, 1928 in Wheeler, Wisconsin to LeRoy and Mildred (Hill) Ankney. Geraldine married Donald Larson in September 1947. She lived a great deal of her life in the Wheeler area where she and Don raised their family and enjoyed the company of many friends and relatives. In 1978 she married Paul Reim Jr., gained an extended family, and moved to the Chippewa Falls area where she enjoyed activities such as camping and fishing and also became an avid Green Bay Packer fan. Jerry was a people person and loved socializing. Her family feels blessed to have had her in their lives. Jerry is survived by her husband Paul Reim Jr.; daughter, Gail (Edward) Hofacker; son, Joel (Marlene) Larson; and grandchildren, William (Valerie) Hofacker, Michael (Melissa) Hofacker, Jolene (Curt) Miller, Benjamin (Tricia) Nelson and eight great-grandchildren; step-children, Randy Reim, Connie (John) Proctor, Tammy Reim, Richard (Lynn) Reim, and four grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sister JoAnn (Donald) Stevens and brother, James (Bonnie) Ankney; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Larson (February 18, 1977); father, LeRoy Ankney; mother, Mildred Rice; sister, Betty Reid; and brothers, Jack Ankney, Marshall Ankney and William Ankney. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 27, 2012 at Grace United Methodist Church in Wheeler, Wisconsin with Pastor Tim Matthaei officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service on Monday. Burial will be in Hay River Cemetery (on Co. Rd. F) in the Town of Hay River, Dunn Co., WI. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is serving the family.