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1932
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2016
Genevieve Gellings Obituary
Genevieve Angela Gellings, 84, of Eden, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. She was born January 21, 1932, in St. Peter, the daughter of Henry and Rose (Steffen) Freund. On May 15, 1954, she married Arthur F. Gellings at St. Peter's Church in St. Peter. She and Art owned and operated Gellings Implement in Eden, which continues to be run by the Gellings family. Genevieve was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Catholic Church, Eden. She and Art took many trips with the New Holland Company and wintered in Florida for many years. She greatly enjoyed the times spent with her family, especially the grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, David of Eden, Ruth (Rick) Bode of Campbellsport, Tom (Sheryl), Don and Paul all of Eden, her daughter-in-law Beth Gellings, her grandchildren Carrie Gellings (special friend Matt Huth), Matt (Jackie) Gellings, Andrea (Jason) Mueller, Adam Gellings (special friend Dorene Bruhn), Jeremy (Leah) Bode, Nick (Emily) Gellings, Jon Gellings, Melissa (Dave) Kutil, Nicole (Terry) Robinson, Holly (Charlie) Labarca and Kimberly Gellings (special friend Ben Pankratz), 12 great-grandchildren, her brother Victor (Esther) Freund, her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Mary Freund, Edwena Freund, Agnes Freund, Jerome and Betty Gellings, Darlene and Neil Delorme, Mary and Orville Nimmer, family friend and caregiver Cindy Bonincontri, many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur, on December 20, 2004, her son Ken, her sisters Bernice Braun and Ruth Schmitz, and her brothers Elmer, Clarence, Melvin and Orville Freund.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6th 9:00 am until time of mass at Shepherd of the Hills Church, W1562 County Road B, Eden. Memorials may be directed to Eden Fire Department First Responders.
Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, Feb. 6th at 1:00 PM at Shepherd of the Hills Catholic Church. Rev. Charles Wester will officiate and burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Eden. Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with online guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com.
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for Genevieve Gellings
February 8, 2016
Didn't really know Genevieve, but just saw how each of you cared for and loved her by seeing you bring her to church. Our sympathy and blessings. Rosie and Bob Baker
February 8, 2016
Ruth, My sympathies to you and your family. I am sorry I was not able to give you a hug in person. Love and prayers,
Maureen Scannell Paffenroth
February 8, 2016
Sorry Gellings families for the loss of your mother you are an exceptional family, you are all in our prayers.
Joe and Peggy Majerus
Janet/Denny Luther
February 6, 2016
Our Deepest Sympathy Jerry, and to your entire family
Dianne Baumann
February 6, 2016
I'm sorry for your loss. What a sweet lady! Your mom and Agnes enjoyed our outings at Paddy's.
Ruth McEnroe
February 5, 2016
I remember your Mom when I was a newly wed and lived a few houses away from her. She welcomed me to the neighborhood and was always kind to me. Condolences to all of you.
Ruth McEnroe
February 5, 2016
Our prayers for faith, comfort, and peace go out to the entire Gellings family. Rest assured she has reached her final home--HEAVEN. You will see her again. And remember to look to the stars; they are holes in the sky so our loved ones can peek down at those still waiting to reach their heavenly home. BLESSINGS to all of you!
Bob & Grace Sabel
Raymond Gelling
February 4, 2016
My Condolences,
I didn't know very well, I was a distance
cousin to your husband.
Jeah & Russ Krebs
February 4, 2016
Our sympathy to the Gellings family. God Bless!
Ralph & LaVerne Janzer
February 4, 2016
Our sympathies to all for your loss
Judy Freund Vavrus
February 4, 2016
David, Ruth, Tom, Don & Paul and families,
I send my condolences to you for the loss of your mom, my Aunt Genny. I know you enveloped her with your love and care and that had to be of comfort to her until the end. I know fond memories and family love will sustain you through this loss.
Tony & Cathy Steffes
February 4, 2016
Our sincerest sympathies to all of you for your loss......
February 4, 2016
Our sympathy to the Gellings family. I never remember your mom without a smile on her face. What a wonderful family she had to care for her all those years. It showed how deeply she was loved. She will be missed, but always remembered. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Ken and Joanne Blatz
Jim Vollmer
February 4, 2016
Deepest sympathy to the entire family. I am saddened by your loss.
February 4, 2016
Hugs and prayers to you Paul, Ruth and the whole Gellings family. Wishing you peace and comfort. Kristie (Flood) Martin
Esther Mand
February 3, 2016
Ruth, Rick & the Gellings Family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the fond memories & the support & care of family & friends help to give you some comfort & peace.
With my sincerest sympathy.
Cindy Bonincontri
February 3, 2016
Mom will surely be missed! I pray for you the family, my friends, that the Love of God will surround you and that God will bless you with the kind of peace that only He can give. I have heard people say: we have lost our loved one - but heaven gained an angel. Well, as far as I can say, I believe she already was an angel! ( wow! How lucky was I? My BFF was an angel) Maybe that's why she always managed to get free ice cream. She had connections.
Steve & Mabel Wilke
February 3, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the Gellings Family on the loss of your Mother. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
February 3, 2016
Ruth(Rick), Dave, Paul, Don and Tom-
Your mother is now an Angel watching from above. She will always be remembered. Her legacy continues on.
Shalom, Donna Reid-Bey, De Pere
February 3, 2016
Condolences from the Fox Family. The love you gave to your mom was evident in the way you provided and cared for her. It was a wonderful thing to see.
Lori Witthuhn
February 3, 2016
Dave,Paul & Ruth & Family,
May your Guardian Angels wings embrace you all during this difficult time. We will always remember your Moms beautiful smile...especially when we told vacation stories! Love & Prayers always.
John & Kay Hackbarth
February 2, 2016
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Robin Ostergaard
February 2, 2016
She will always be in my thoughts and prayers, Ginney was a wonderful person that touched so many lives, she will be missed dearly!
February 2, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless you all, find strength in each other. My prayers are with all of you.
Carol Will
February 2, 2016
May God bless and comfort the Gellings family. Ginny was a wonderful person.
Barb & Steve Baus
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