Gertrude Joanne "Trudy" Hanggeli

HANGGELI, GERTRUDE JOANNE, "TRUDY" 87 - of Germania, passed away peacefully on Monday October 13, 2008 at the Health Center of Galloway. Trudy was born in Park River, North Dakota on January 9,1921. She lived in Hatton, North Dakota for several years. There, she helped raise her four young brothers during the Depression years. Trudy enlisted as a WAVE in the US Navy in 1942 and served our Country for almost 14 years. She was an Air Traffic Controller during this time. While in the Navy, Trudy was stationed at: NAS Seattle, Washington, NAS Norfolk, Virginia, and the Philadelphia Naval Yard, where she met her future husband, William Hanggeli. After she left the Navy, Trudy's life revolved around that of her three boys and Husband. The Navy required them to travel throughout the United States and parts of Europe. Trudy's favorite pastime was camping with her family and friends with the WBCCI (Airstreamers). She was a member of this group for 30 years, in addition to being a member of the American Legion Post 430. Trudy loved to bake and cook. Her specialty was lefse, A Norwegian flatbread, but her Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies were the family's favorite. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting special afghans and sweaters for others as gifts. Above all else, Trudy always had a positive attitude in any situation and encouraging words for everyone she met. Trudy leaves behind to remember and carry on her spirit: her devoted husband of 53 years, LCDR USN RET William "Bill" Hanggeli, her sons, Eric, Scott , and Todd, a daughter-in-law, Karen, a grandson Todd Jr., and their dog Jazz. She is also survived by two brothers: CAPT. USN RET Paul (Rosie) Anderson, Atlantic Beach, Florida, Dave Anderson (Ardis), of Kent, Washington, and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Edith (Hanggeli) Holroyd and Paul Holroyd. In addition, Trudy was predeceased by two brothers: Kent Anderson, of Medford, Oregon, and Don Anderson, of Anchorage, Alaska. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 12 noon on Saturday October 25, 2008, at Wimberg's Funeral Home, 400 Liverpool Avenue, Egg Harbor City, 609-965-0357. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Germania Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 731, Cologne, NJ 08215 and/or the Reformation Lutheran Church, PO Box 467, Absecon, NJ 08201. For condolences please visit www.wimbergfuneralhome.com