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Geraldine M. Pakanich, 102, of Green Bay, passed away on December 2, 2024 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center. She was born on November 28, 1922 to John and Carrie (Kartz) Pakanich in Green Bay. Geraldine worked as a office manager for many years at Moore Business Forms. In her younger years, Geraldine loved sports, going to Packer games, watching Badger and Brewer games and fishing for perch.
Geraldine is survived by her loving nieces: Sharon (Joe) De Groot, Gail Rysewyk, and Julie (Gary) Drzewiecki; nephew, Gary (Pam) VanLaanen; further survived by other relatives and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Edward, John, and Charles; and sisters: Caroline, Mary, and Lorraine.
Visitation will be held Monday, December 9, 2024, from 10:00 am until 10:30 am at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 340 S. Monroe Ave. Green Bay funeral services follow at 10:30 am. Private interment will take place in the Allouez Catholic Cemetery.
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