Photo courtesy of Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services - La Crosse
Oct 16, 1953 - Dec 23, 2018
Geri and I were the same age and good friends growing up on neighboring farms on north ridge. We played together often and I spent many hours at her house. Geri was a huge part of my childhood and a very special friend. I have many wonderful memories of her. So rest in peace dear friend you will never be forgotten.
Dorene Ready-Reis
January 09, 2019 | LaCrescent, MN | Friend
Sorry to hear of Geri's passing. She was blessed with a large family who help her realize her full potential and enjoy life.
Merridee Moilanen
January 01, 2019 | LaCrescent, MN | Friend
Geri was a very determined and kind individual. I knew her as I saw her for speech-language therapy in Caledonia many years ago. She was a delight to know! Bless Geri and her family.
Vicki Monk
January 01, 2019 | La Crosse, WI | Friend
Geralyn Ann “Geri” Thicke, age 65, died Sunday, December 23, 2018, at La Crosse Mayo Clinic Health System. Geri was born on October 16, 1953 to William and Irma (Langen) Thicke of La Crescent.
Geri lived most of her adult life in Caledonia where she worked at ABC Works, Woodland Industries and community businesses. She lived independently, under the care and supervision of ICAN LLC.
Geri enjoyed music (she played piano, trumpet, harmonica and guitar), bowling, spending time with family and friends, playing games and traveling. She participated in the Special Olympics and ARC events at Camp Winnebago.
Because of Geri, her mother, Irma, was one of several people instrumental in creating the Day Activity Center in Caledonia.
Geri was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Joseph Thicke; sister, Rose Mary Nelson; and nephew, Dan Thicke and his wife, Wendy. She is survived by her siblings, Paul (Mary) Thicke, Dorothy (Arnie) Schmitz, Leon (Helen) Thicke, Arthur (Jean) Thicke, Francis (Susan) Thicke, and Roger (Susan) Thicke; brother-in-law, Mike Nelson; and her nieces and nephews, Steve Thicke (Tracy Swenson), Cheryl (Donny) Remm, Kevin (Anne) Thicke, Dean (Shelley) Nelson, Kurt (Amy) Nelson, Aaron (Krissy) Schmitz, Jeff (Jen) Schmitz, and Tina (Andy) Speltz; and 15 great nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of “What a Great Life Geri had” will be held on Saturday, January 19th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Elsie’s, 226 E Main St. in Caledonia. Memorial contributions on Geri’s behalf can be made to ICAN LLC, 139 Kingston St., Caledonia, MN 55921.
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