Irma Gerth Obituary (1905 - 2004) - Menomonie, Wisconsin

IRMA GERTH Irma M. L. Gerth, age 99, of Menomonie, died Monday, October 25, 2004 at the Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie. Irma Margaret Louise Boerner was born on April 27, 1905 to Hugo and Mary (Werner) Boerner in Twp. Menomonie, Dunn Co., WI. During her younger years, she enjoyed working on the family farm. Irma met her husband, Herbert, at a circle two-step dance in Irvington. They married on June 3, 1924 and moved to a farm near Menomonie where Irma resided for 74 years. Irma was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and was a lifelong member. She enjoyed working in her garden and collecting knick-knacks. Irma is survived by: 1 son, Laverne (Harriet) Gerth of Menomonie 3 grandchildren Janet (Gary) Whittier of Fullerton, CA Danny (Kim) Gerth of Menomonie Jackie Gerth of Menomonie 5 great-grandchildren Jordin and Maegan Gerth Tera Croft, Charity Almonte, and Shanna Whittier 4 great-great-grandchildren 1 brother and 1 sister Hugo "Joe" (Donna) Boerner of Menomonie Norma Cook of Menomonie And other relatives and friends She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herbert; 3 brothers, Milton, Albert, and Emil Boerner; 1 sister, Martha Cook and 1 infant sister, Verna. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Friday, October 29, 2004 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church with Reverend Brett Voigt officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Twp. Menomonie, Dunn Co., WI. A visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is handling arrangements.