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Beverly Gereau Obituary

Gereau, Beverly R.

Beverly R. Gereau, 90, Wausau, died Thursday May 8, 2014 at Stone Crest Residence, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born October 4, 1923, in Marshfield, daughter of the late Waldo and Florence (Eimerman) Rasmussen. On February 21, 1942, she married David Gereau in Marshfield. He preceded her in death.

Prior to her retirement, Beverly had been employed for 30 years in the circulation department of the Wausau Daily Herald. Among her favorite things to do were cooking, baking, canning and gardening. She was passionate about bowling, enjoyed the company of little children and loved polka dancing. Many Friday and Saturday nights were spent enjoying the company of friends amid the old time sounds of polka and waltzes.

In past years, Beverly and David were active members of PTO Stunt Night and were active members of the Bible Church.

Survivors include her children, Roger Gereau, Palm Coast, Fla., Gloria (Rev. Evert) Atkinson, Longview, Wash., Betty (Michael) Anger, Eau Claire, Patricia (Roger) Wix, Wausau, Ronald (Carolyn) Gereau, Palm Coast, Fla., Robert Gereau, Schofield, a daughter-in=law, Cheryl Gereau, Palm Coast, Fla., 16 grandchildren, Lance, Maria, Peter, Rebekah, Michelle, Todd, Ashley, Stacy, Lucas, Kimberly, Justin, Jordan, John, Tyler, Candice, MacKenize, 23 great grandchildren, one brother, Gordon (Lois) Rasmussen, Marshfield, brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ruth Gabrielson, Minneapolis, Minn., John (Nancy) Gereau, Rockford, Ill., Sara Hilton, Pecatonia, Ill., Natalie Domres, Two Rivers. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Elihu Rasmussen and three sisters, Geraldine Domres, Lucille Rasmussen and Elizabeth Rasmussen.

Funeral services will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday May 13, 2014 at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau. Rev. Evert Atkinson will officiate. Entombment will be in the Memorial Chapel Mausoleum, Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of services at the Sixth Street funeral home.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

Published by Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune from May 9 to May 11, 2014.
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Dear Gereau Family,
My condolences on your loss. Your Mom was a great lady and I am sure she will be deeply missed. I remember the many evenings in the summer when your parents would sit on the back porch and enjoy a nice summer evening. I miss those years on Arthur Street but hold dear the fond memories they provided.

My thoughts are with you each,

Mark Wilson

May 18, 2014

Roger and entire Gereau family,
Your mother was a tribute to mothers, a wonderful legacy. I'm sorry for your loss. May she live on through her children. "Blessed are they who mourn for they shall be comforted."
Lette Becker (former PauLette Zick)

May 15, 2014

May all the wonderful laughs and memories keep your loved ones spirit alive. Be will truly be missed. From staff at Stone Crest.

katie King

May 11, 2014

Mom
You were the greatest. I love you always and forever.
Roger

May 10, 2014

The Gereau Family
My thoughts abd prayers are with you in the loss of Beverly. I remember Beverly and David from all the years they attended Wausau Bible Church. ( I was a kid back then). Remember the kids also.
I remember she always had a smile on her face when I would see her at church. May God comfort you all in the loss and your memories make it easier.

Lucene (Burrows) Udulutch
Kronenwetter, Wi.

May 9, 2014

Dear Gereau family,
Your mother was such a sweet person and good friend to my mother, especially during the years they lived at Forest Park Village and The Gardens. Praying God's comfort for all of you during this time of loss.
Joyce Gering Camp, Bloomington, Minnesota

Joyce Camp

May 9, 2014

Bob and I have WONDERFUL memories of Bev and know they will live on with her family and friends. Yogi's was a special fun time for her and her children, grandchildren AND friends. Our love and sympathy to the family but we know she is happy with Dave and our Lord...she had a great life here on earth!

Bob and Pat Hanes

May 9, 2014

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