Obituary for Gwendolyn Gerlinger
Gwendolyn Elizabeth Gerlinger, Age 101 of Hastings, MI, passed away on March 29, 2022 at Hastings Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Hastings.
Gwen was born in Wakefield, Nebraska, on November 1, 1920, the daughter of the late Ben and Esther Lund.
She was raised in the Wakefield area, graduating from Wakefield High School in May, 1938. Her education continued at the Omaha Methodist School of Nursing, graduating with an RN degree in February, 1942.
Four days later, she married Russell "Doc" Gerlinger, formerly of Woodland, Mi, also a registered nurse having met in Hastings, Nebraska . In July 1942, they relocated to Hastings, Michigan. and spent her full life in and near Hastings. Working first in Battle Creek for one year then at Pennock Hospital in Hastings where she served faithfully from 1943 to 1978.
Thru the years she enjoyed gardening, volunteer churchwork, traveling, and family activities.
Gwen is survived by her sons David (Mary) Gerlinger, Richard (Sue Gayle) Gerlinger, grandson Kevin (Lindsey) Gerlinger, great-grandson Avery Gerlinger, nephew John (Lori) Clement, nieces Jane Tanner, and Mary (Greg) Guggemos. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, brother Verdell (Kathryn) Lund of Wakefield, Nebraska, and nephews Charles, Dan, Galyn & Gary Lund also of Wakefield, Nebraska.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 02, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Daniels Funeral Home-Hastings, 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, MI.
The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 AM at the Daniels Funeral Home – Hastings. A luncheon will follow.
Interment will take place at Woodland Memorial Park off Velte Road, in Woodland.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home – Hastings. For further details and to leave a condolence for the family please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net
Gwen was born in Wakefield, Nebraska, on November 1, 1920, the daughter of the late Ben and Esther Lund.
She was raised in the Wakefield area, graduating from Wakefield High School in May, 1938. Her education continued at the Omaha Methodist School of Nursing, graduating with an RN degree in February, 1942.
Four days later, she married Russell "Doc" Gerlinger, formerly of Woodland, Mi, also a registered nurse having met in Hastings, Nebraska . In July 1942, they relocated to Hastings, Michigan. and spent her full life in and near Hastings. Working first in Battle Creek for one year then at Pennock Hospital in Hastings where she served faithfully from 1943 to 1978.
Thru the years she enjoyed gardening, volunteer churchwork, traveling, and family activities.
Gwen is survived by her sons David (Mary) Gerlinger, Richard (Sue Gayle) Gerlinger, grandson Kevin (Lindsey) Gerlinger, great-grandson Avery Gerlinger, nephew John (Lori) Clement, nieces Jane Tanner, and Mary (Greg) Guggemos. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, brother Verdell (Kathryn) Lund of Wakefield, Nebraska, and nephews Charles, Dan, Galyn & Gary Lund also of Wakefield, Nebraska.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 02, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Daniels Funeral Home-Hastings, 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, MI.
The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 AM at the Daniels Funeral Home – Hastings. A luncheon will follow.
Interment will take place at Woodland Memorial Park off Velte Road, in Woodland.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home – Hastings. For further details and to leave a condolence for the family please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net