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Gisela Husek Obituary

Gisela C. (Wenning) Husek, 87, of Allentown, passed away January 28, 2024 in Holy Family Manor. She was the wife of the late Stefan Husek. Born in Duisburg, Germany she was the daughter of the late Wilhelm and Sophie (Lutz) Wenning. Gisela was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church and their Auxiliary and Prime Time Group. She enjoyed attending church bus trips, pinching pierogies, cooking and baking. Gisela also enjoyed swimming and was a water aerobics instructor at Cedar Beach. She loved to travel, sewing and most of all spending time with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed.

Survivors: son- Richard and his wife Jill Husek; daughters- Petra Radcliffe, Sonia Steward, Maryann Kloiber and her husband Steve, Terry Ward and her husband Ray; 13 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; brother- Helmut Wenning; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her brothers- Horst and Wilhelm Wenning.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, February 1st 10:30AM-12PM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 12PM all in St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church 924 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Burial to follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown.

Contributions can be made in Gisela's memory to St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church or to Holy Family Manor care of Kohut Funeral Home, Inc.

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Published by Morning Call on Jan. 30, 2024.

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Maryanne & Ed Pohl

February 2, 2024

Sending our sincere sympathy for the loss of your Dear Mother / Grandmother. What a special lady--so many talents, and a great fried. We met weekly at the Boys Club swimming pool for many years. It was so much fun at aqua aerobics.
Know that she and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wishing you Peace knowing she is safe in her Eternal Home.

Sincerely,

Krista Miller Casey

January 30, 2024

To the family:
Sincere condolences on Mrs. Husek's passing. I remember many an afternoon I spent at your house on Jerome Street, and remember how caring and family oriented she was. You are in my prayers during this time.

Linda

January 30, 2024

Sincere condolences to all of the family on the loss of your amazing mother, grandmother great grandmother, and great great grandmother. Her legacy will be one of love and kindness, A true example of a mother, who taught her children so well the true blessings of love and devotion of family, and of God. What an honor to her life as you share the memories and your time together as a family whenever possible. She will be smiling that beautiful smile of peace to see you all together.

Jamie

January 29, 2024

My Oma, she taught me every wonderful skill I have, sewing, baking, and being kind. She was a living legend and stories of her will be told to her great grandchildren for years and years to come.
With all my love, Jamie

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