Ahles, Germaine L.
Germaine L. Ahles, 78, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away Friday, June 28, 2013 at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.
Services will be at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday July 3rd at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids. Rev. James Douglas will officiate. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Center and from 12:30 P.M. until the time of services on Wednesday at the church.
Germaine was born May 17, 1935 in Wisconsin Rapids to Ernest and Genevieve (Smith) Zager. She married Ronald Ahles on September 7, 1954 in Iowa.
Germaine was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids for over 55 years and was a preceptor for many newly hired employees over the years. She was the longest tenured employee at Riverview.
Germaine enjoyed her work at the hospital and the camaraderie she had with her fellow employees and the many patients she served. She was an avid outdoors person and enjoyed horseback riding, canoeing, and tending to the flowers and plants in her yard. Germaine was a member of Riverview Hospital's "20 and Over Club" and "Golden Girls of Riverview". She was a woman of great faith and a longtime member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids and a member of its homebound ministry team.
Germaine is survived by her husband, Ronald Ahles and her children: Rhonda (Gary) Matthews, Debra (Thomas) Wittrock, and Rick (Pamela) Ahles, all of Wisconsin Rapids; eight grandchildren: Justin (Fritzi) Matthews, Jared (Shaylyn) Matthews, Stephanie (Tony) Clementi, Jordan (Abigail) Matthews, Emily and Benjamin Wittrock, and Ashley and Amanda Ahles; step-granddaughter, Jessi (Bob) Halstead; thirteen great-grandchildren: Christian, Caleb, Lauryn, Layla, Halle, Breelia, Brooklyn, and Michael Matthews, Jonathan D., Landon, Addisen, and Clayton Clementi, and Liam Matthews (and four more on the way); one brother, Ronald (Laurel) Zager; brother-in-law, Vernon (Barb) Ahles; sisters-in-law: Lois (Frank) Johnson and Jean (Donald) Reeves; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Jenna Lynn; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jim (Bonnie) Ahles.
Memorials may be designated to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and School, Northland Lutheran High School, or the Riverview Hospital Foundation.
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Thanks for everyone sythmes to me and my family. It means so much to us that she made a big impact on this world!
Ashley Ahles
December 11, 2013
I wish to extend my sincere sympathies to your family. Germaine was always so kind and friendly and someone I truly admired. God bless and keep you all and give you sweet memories and joyful hope of seeing Germaine again in Heaven.
Connie Burow
July 20, 2013
As a nurse at Riverview, I've had several interractions with Germaine. Though we were on different shifts, we all knew that her patients were treated with compassion and love. Germaine will be missed. May God grant Germaine and her family peace.
Rich R.
July 16, 2013
I was blessed to work with Germaine at RVH. She was the most efficient, caring CNA! Any patient that had her had the very BEST, and the Drs knew the pt was in good hands. Germaine, rest, now, You created a Legacy here!!!! I will miss you at GW and IGA.
Kathy Rash
July 8, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with your mother for many years at Riverview Hospital. She was truly a delightful person to spend time with as well as a very hard worker. I have been remembering your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan Marie Bond
July 5, 2013
Emily and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Carmen
July 4, 2013
Germaine was a joy to work with. I had great admiration for her caring, compassion and dedication. She always had a smile for everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
July 3, 2013
Sorry for your loss
deb Cleworth
July 3, 2013
sorry Ahles family..she was the best
Bev Churchill
July 3, 2013
Our prayers and sympathy to all the Ahles families. May you remember the good times and keep traditions going.
John and Dawn Schmutzer
July 3, 2013
Germaine was such a compassionate person, and by the many kind remarks made here, you can just see what affection (John 11:36) others had for her. Ahles family, may you display the same love and kindness that she showed.
July 3, 2013
Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.. from the staff at four star
sarah winters
July 3, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Germaine was a very sweet lady and we always enjoyed chatting with her. May GOD comfort all of you.
Todd and Kay Ferkey
July 2, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with. Jere and Jean Schroeder
July 2, 2013
It was a pleasure knowing you. I know you lift spirits wherever you go. Rest in Peace.
Jessi Halstead
July 2, 2013
My Grandma was the most caring, compassionate person I know. She would have done anything for anybody to see them happy. She had the most beautiful smile, I'll never forget it. I miss you everyday, Grandma and I love you. ~Emily
Emily Wittrock
July 2, 2013
I will never forget Germaine! I had my son in June of 1980, and that is the first time I met her. She took wonderful care of me, helped me so much with my new son, and we stayed friends from then on. She would come through my line at the store, and we always had so much to talk about. My son is now 33 years old, and every time I think of his birth, I think of Germaine. What a wonderful, caring person she was! She had a real talent for taking care of people.
Shelley Lussmyer
July 2, 2013
Prayers and thoughts are with all the family. Pam, Rick, Amanda, Ashley we will be thinking of you during this difficult time. Germaine was a very sweet lady. Lynn Barttelt & Family
July 1, 2013
Germaine took care of me the first time I was ever hospitalized. She was kind, caring, knowledgeable, and always patient. After having countless other surgeries, none of the others caring for me ever matched her level of care. Many times when hospital care was ever discussed with friends and family, her name was brought up. May her many memories and blessings help you in this time of sorrow.
July 1, 2013
Germaine always took excellent care of me as a patient. I remember her smile being so big that it entered the room before she did. My sympathy to her family. Deb Roberts
July 1, 2013
We are saddened because of your loss, Rhonda, and are praying for you and your family.
Dave and Carolyn Culver
July 1, 2013
I am so saddened at the loss of Germaine I have memories of her as my nurse as well as seeing her recently shopping we shared a birthday. God Bless her family ,, a patient friend.
July 1, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. Germaine was my neighbor & I thought very highly of her. We visited a lot when we were out doors. Such a sweet person.
Diana Faultersack
July 1, 2013
Germaine was a mentor to countless CNAs and future nurses. I worked side by side with her for many years. It was hard keeping up with her. If you looked hard, you could see the angel wings that she is surely wearing now. I'm sure she's already scouting around to find someone to care for up in heaven.
Ginny Simmet
July 1, 2013
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