Geraldine Huffman
March 5, 1921 ~ September 11, 2012
Geraldine Huffman, age 91 of New Hope, MN formerly of New Hampton, IA died Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at St. Therese Home in New Hope. Geraldine Lillian Huffman was born March 5, 1921 to August and Helen (Wilson) Kahn in New Hampton. She attended Richland #1 country school near Williamstown. After schooling, Gerry was united in marriage to Willis Huffman on April 13, 1940 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. The couple resided in Nashua for two years then moved to Minneapolis in 1942. They returned to Nashua in 1943 and lived on Willis's father's farm where they would farm for the next five years. The couple then purchased a farm southwest of New Hampton near Williamstown. This is where the couple would make their home until their retirement in 1972 when they moved to New Hampton. Gerry was an avid Red Wing Crock collector and enjoyed antiquing. She was a member of Williamstown United Methodist Church, a lifelong member of the United Methodist Women and President for 20 years, a 4H leader of the DNR Clover Leaf for 14 years, a longtime member of the Wapsi Valley Study Club and a charter member of the Chickasaw County Genealogy Society. Gerry is survived by her daughter Diana (Larry) Hirsch of Anoka, MN; her grandchildren, Tory Hirsch & Tracy (Derek) Kohner; three great-grandsons; her sister, Norma Nissen of Camanche, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Willis on April 2, 1992; her daughter, Linda Hagedorn in 1966; one son-in-law, Clinton Hagedorn and one sister, Gwen Douglas.
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Burial will be in New Hampton Cemetery at New Hampton.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 pm on Friday, September 14, 2012 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home and will continue one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral Home.
Funeral Services for Geraldine will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating.
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Diana Sorry to hear of you mothers passing. I have always had fond memories of her and your Dad. Again you have my prayers and and I hope you always remember the highlights of Geraldines life.
So sorry to hear about your loss. Gerry and I had a lot of good times going to auctions. We would even stand in the rain to get a good bargain. She taught me many things as a 4-H leader. She was a great lady.
Sorry to hear about Gerrys passing. I remember her as someone who loved to clean and was always willing to help out at events at the Williamstown Church. My thoughts and prayers go out to her entire family.
Sorry to hear about Gerrys passing. I remember her as someone who loved to clean and was always willing to help out at events at the Williamstown Church. My thoughts and prayers go out to her entire family.
We have fond memories of visiting with Gerry. Our conversations always were full of laughter and at least one profound Spiritual Truth. May our Heavenly Father, comfort you as you recall fond memories of Gerry and rely on Him to sustain you. John 141-3
Dear Diana Family, To You and Your Family with Sympathy May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your mom comford you and your family, today and always. God Bless you all. We love you Geri we are going to miss you alot. She was really sweet person and she loved to talk to people. Brenda Parks, Gloria Parks, Rick Kobliska
I met Gerry about 16 months ago at St. Therese in New Hope, MN. We chatted every week about many things. I told her that I enjoyed writing the life stories of the people I met at St. Therese and Gerry graciously told me hers. She loved the country life! We talked about many things and I enjoyed all our visits. She always told me to come back again.
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I hope that your mom went peacefully. Gerri certainly lived a long life and you must be grateful for having her with you for such a long time. Carol Chapin Borlaug Bruch
So Sorry to hear of your loss. When I was a kid, we, My Mom, Dad I would go into Utleys Tavern and Willis would be in there, sometimes Gerry. Willis in his bibs lt blue denim shirt would buy me a 10 cent hershey bar. Remember them. Gerrys blonde hair was never out of place. Willis was always full of it! They are reunited, God Bless. Merle Dorothy Vorwald Debbie
So Sorry to hear of your loss. When I was a kid, we, My Mom, Dad I would go into Utleys Tavern and Willis would be in there, sometimes Gerry. Willis in his bibs lt blue denim shirt would buy me a 10 cent hershey bar. Remember them. Gerrys blonde hair was never out of place. Willis was always full of it! They are reunited, God Bless. Merle Dorothy Vorwald Debbie