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Geraldine "“Geri”" Johanson

1947 - 2025

Geraldine "“Geri”" Johanson obituary, 1947-2025

BORN

1947

DIED

2025

Geraldine Johanson Obituary

Geraldine "Geri" Johanson, age 78, of Bloomington, passed away August 6, 2025 of complications of Alzheimer's disease.
Preceded in death by her husband, Steve, and her parents, Mathew and Mary Grahek.
Geri was born in Ely, MN on June 23, 1947, earned an AA from Ely Junior College and later attended the Minnesota School of Business. Geri was a valued employee of the University of Minnesota, worked with the Army ROTC for 35 years, and retired from her role as executive secretary in 2007. Geri loved to travel, cook, collect recipes and garden.
Geri is survived by her sister, Mary (George) Grahek, and her brother, Mathew (Beth) Grahek, and numerous cousins. Interment will be at Fort Snelling Cemetery.

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Published by The Ely Echo from Aug. 11 to Aug. 17, 2025.

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