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Geraldine Mary Ann “Gerry” Stortz Steffens

Birth	:	21 Apr 1925 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	8 Apr 2016 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Phelps Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2908150, -91.7830920
Description	:	Geraldine “Gerry” Steffens, age 90, of Decorah, IA, died on Friday, April 8, 2016, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah, IA. Geraldine Mary Ann “Gerry” (Stortz) Steffens was born on August 21, 1925, the daughter of Walter and Luella (Stoskopf) Stortz near Decorah, Iowa. Gerry attended country school in Canoe Township and graduated from Decorah High School in 1943. Gerry attended Luther College and did secretarial work in Ohio. She returned to Decorah and worked for the Winneshiek County Treasurer’s Office. Gerry was united in marriage to Erbie Steffens on September 3, 1950, at First Lutheran Church in Decorah.... Read More	Geraldine “Gerry” Steffens, age 90, of Decorah, IA, died on Friday, April 8, 2016, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah, IA. Geraldine Mary Ann “Gerry” (Stortz) Steffens was born on August 21, 1925, the daughter of Walter and Luella (Stoskopf) Stortz near Decorah, Iowa. Gerry attended country school in Canoe Township and graduated from Decorah High School in 1943. Gerry attended Luther College and did secretarial work in Ohio. She returned to Decorah and worked for the Winneshiek County Treasurer’s Office. Gerry was united in marriage to Erbie Steffens on September 3, 1950, at First Lutheran Church in Decorah. To this union, four children were born: Larry, Robin, Cheryl and Mark. Gerry became a stay-at-home mother when the children were born and helped on the family dairy farm. She enjoyed baking, making special cinnamon rolls for Sunday mornings as well as always having cookies on hand. Gerry was a busy lady, sewing and taking care of her chickens, feeding calves and taking care of her flower and rose gardens. She loved all animals. Gerry and Erbie enjoyed traveling taking bus trips, traveling to Europe, and attending National Holstein Conventions throughout the United States. Gerry taught Sunday School and was also a 4-H leader. Gerry was a member of Decorah Lutheran Church and the Ladies Circle and enjoyed buttering lefse for the Nordic Fest. She entered the Aase Haugen Home in March 2014. Geraldine is survived by her husband: Erbie Steffens, Decorah, IA. Four children: Larry (Karen) Steffens, Cedar Falls, IA; Robin Hansen, Decorah, IA; Cheryl (Don) Wagner, Farmersburg, IA; and Mark Steffens, Decorah, IA. Seven grandchildren: Kristin (Kelly) Carpenter, Renee (Nate) Greiner, Alex Steffens, Trent (Teng) Zhao, Brian Wagner, Randy (Samantha) Wagner and Lynnette (Ryan) Koopman. Four great grandchildren: Beau & Dane Greiner, Ben Carpenter and Thomas Zhao. Two sisters-in-law: Hazel Stortz, Decorah, IA, and Anita Parsons, West Union, IA. Two brothers-in-law: Lester Steffens, West Union, IA, and Reuben (Mary) Steffens, Clermont, IA, along with many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Gerry was preceded in death by her parents: Walter and Luella (Stoskopf) Stortz. Two brothers: Robert Stortz and Erlin (Agnes) Stortz. Two sisters-in-law: Leona Steffens and Edna Steffens. One brother-in-law: Jack Parsons. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at the Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago Street, Decorah, IA, with Rev. David Sorenson and Rev. Charis Combs-Lay presiding. Burial will be in the Phelps Cemetery, Decorah, IA. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 12, at the Schluter – Balik Funeral Home, 604 South Avenue, Decorah, IA, and also after 10:00 a.m., at the Church on Wednesday morning. Obituary & photo published by Schluter – Balik Funeral Home

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Geraldine Mary Ann “Gerry” Stortz Steffens's memorial is located at: Phelps Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA.
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Geraldine Mary Ann “Gerry” Stortz Steffens death on 8 Apr 2016 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.2908150
Longitude: -91.7830920

Family Members:

Parent

Walter Ferdinand Stortz

(1892 - 1962)

Luella Stoskopf Stortz

(1896 - 1994)

Spouse

Erbie Lorenz Steffens

(1926 - 2019)

Siblings

Erlin Walter Stortz

(1918 - 2012)

Robert E. Stortz

(1922 - 1995)

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Coordinate: 43.2908150, -91.7830920

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13. Springfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2221985, -91.8171997

14. McIntosh Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2696991, -91.8833008

15. Glenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2947998, -91.6760406

16. Madison Lutheran Church East Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3133000, -91.8986000

17. Springwater Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3792000, -91.7431030

18. Garfield Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2266900, -91.8846700

19. Hauge Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3922000, -91.7740000

20. Madison Cemetery
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21. Madison Settlement Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2607994, -91.9233017

22. Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2817001, -91.6346970

23. Pontoppidan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2747002, -91.6339035

24. Scandinavian Methodist-Episcopal Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2695000, -91.6347000