My deepest sympathy to the family. I remember the “Massmann’s” coming over once in awhile…and mom talking, sending a letter to them, etc…I am hoping this is the correct Massmann family. My mom was a foster child and passed away 3years ago at age 60. please e me and let me know if you are the correct family. Our family is Michael and Geraldine Philippi and I am Jessica the oldest. If you remember coming to the farm once in awhile or any memories that your mom may have shared with you that would be great. Thanx.
My prayers and peace to the family.
Geraldine F. "Geri" Massmann
February 7, 1928 – February 15, 2008
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Wendelin’s Catholic Church in Luxemburg for Geraldine F. “Geri” Massmann, age 80 of Luxemburg who passed away on Friday, February 15, 2008 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Reverend Robert Rolfes will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday and after 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday at Mary Hall in Luxemburg. Veterans of Foreign Wars Granite Post #428 Auxiliary will pray at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Christian Women at 6:30 p.m. and parish prayers at 7:00 p.m. on Monday at Mary Hall in Luxemburg. Arrangements were by the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.
Geraldine was born on February 7, 1928 in Lake Benton, Minnesota to Frank and Josephine (Styczynski) Biever. She graduated from Lake Benton High School and St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor Degree in Education. She was a teacher for 38 years. Geraldine married Cyril F. Massmann on October 27, 1956 in Lake Benton. She was a member of St. Wendelin’s parish, St. Ann’s Christian Women, St. Rita’s Mission Group, Minnesota Education Association, National Education Association and a life member of the St. Cloud Veterans of Foreign Wars Granite Post #428 Auxiliary.
After her retirement Geraldine volunteered at St. Wendelin’s School, Catholic Charities and RSVP. She was a foster parent to many children in Stearns County.
Survivors include her husband, Cyril; children, Mike (Bea) Schmidtbauer, Gloria (Randy) Kremers, Leon (Karen) Schlangen, Corinne (Cliff) Hilsgen, David (Lori) Schlangen and Mary (Troy) Olson; 16 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; two sisters, Eleanor Kraemer and Marian Duus.
She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Lawrence, Sylvester, Alvin, Marvin and Vincent; two sisters, Alvera Granneman and Alvina.
The family would like to give special thanks to the Coborn Cancer Center and the St. Cloud Hospital.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to St. Wendelin’s School.
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I knew Geri from our parish and from subbing at Kimball Elementary School. She was a fantastic teacher and the kids loved her. So did all the staff at KES. She gave so much and we are all better for her caring. She will be missed. My sympathy to the Massmann family. You are in my prayers.
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Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Wendelin’s Catholic Church in Luxemburg. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday and after 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday at Mary Hall in Luxemburg. Veterans of Foreign Wars Granite Post #428 Auxiliary will pray at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Christian Women at 6:30 p.m. and parish prayers at 7:00 p.m. on Monday at Mary Hall in Luxemburg. Arrangements were by the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.