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Leo Peter Gerrits

Male 1922 - 2012  (89 years)


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  • Name Leo Peter Gerrits 
    Born 16 Nov 1922  Wrightstown, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 06 May 2012  Town of Grand Chute, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried St Paul Cemetery, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I98988  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 8 May 2012 

    Father Anton Peter Gerrits,   b. 01 Sep 1871, Hollandtown, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Jan 1936, Wrightstown, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Mother Anna Bushman,   b. 07 Nov 1881, Hollandtown, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Jan 1973  (Age 91 years) 
    Married 06 Nov 1900 
    Family ID F39290  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Gladys Sara Lamers,   b. 01 Jul 1932, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 03 May 2012  (Age 79 years) 
    Married 05 May 1959 
    Children 
     1. Ronald James Gerrits
     2. Sandra Lee Gerrits
     3. Diane Lynn Gerrits,   b. 04 May 1962, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Apr 2015  (Age 52 years)
     4. Dennis J Gerrits
     5. Karen Faye Gerrits
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F39868  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Gladys S. 79, and Leo P. Gerrits, 89 of Appleton completed their journeys to their Heavenly home. Gladys on Thursday May 3, 2012; and Leo on Sunday May 6, 2012 at Brewster Village, with family by their sides. She was born in Appleton, July 1, 1932, daughter of the late Henry and Theresa (McDaniel) Lamers. He was born in Wrightstown on November 16, 1922, son of the late Antone and Ann (Bushman) Gerrits. Gladys and Leo were united in marriage on May 5, 1959 and were blessed with 53 years together.

      Gladys spent her years raising her five children, and had a great love and talent for arts and crafts. She also had a great love for music. Gladys will be remembered for her selflessness, always putting her loved ones needs before her own.

      Leo served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII. He was employed for 40 years as a laborer for International Associates Machinists and Aerospace Workers. He enjoyed playing pool and horseshoes. Leo will be remembered for his dedication to his family, and his love of animals.

      Gladys and Leo were long time members of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Appleton. They will both be deeply missed by their family and many loving friends.

      Gladys and Leo are survived by their five children, Ronald (Debbie), Appleton, Sandra (Michael) Bodwin, Sturtevant, Diane (Pat) Nimtz, Hartford, Dennis (Abby), Chicago, IL, and Karen Liethen (Brett Jacobs), Appleton; six grandchildren, Kayla Duffy, Kevin Duffy, Michael Green, Jordan Green, Haleigh Green, and Samantha Bodwin; Gladys' sister, Carol (Bob)Dorsey; and her loving friend, Judy Kaddatz.

      A Mass of Christian Burial for Gladys and Leo will be 11:00AM on Friday May 11, 2012 at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1617 W. Pine St, with Fr. Dennis Ryan officiating. Visitation will be held at Valley Funeral Home on Thursday evening May 10, 2012, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00PM. Visitation will continue on Friday at the church from 10:00AM until the time of Mass. Burial will be at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Wrightstown.

      Gladys and Leo's family would like to give a sincere thank you to all of their caregivers and friends at Brewster Village, who gave them tender loving care both day and night.