Geraldine Lein Obituary
Geraldine “Gerry” J. Lein, age 94 of Montello passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Patriot Place in Berlin. Gerry was born in West Allis on June 11, 1931 to Dewey and Ida (Reuman) Stickney and was raised in Milwaukee. She married George Lein on May 29, 1954 and together they spent weekends on Lake Puckaway until they made it their permanent home in 1985. George preceded Gerry in death on July 24, 2004.
Gerry leaves behind her two children: Jeanette “Jan” (Butch) Stelter of Montello and James “Jim” (Mary) Lein of Muskego as well as many other family members.
Honoring Gerry’s wishes, no services will be held.
Crawford Funeral and Cremation Service of Montello and Oxford is honored to be serving the family. www.CrawfordFH.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
453 E Park St, Montello, WI 53949
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