1926
Germaine
2012
Germaine Matthies
May 23, 1926 — February 10, 2012
A memorial service for Germaine "Gerry" Matthies will be held on Tuesday, February 14th at 11:30am the First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, with a visitation starting at 10am. The Reverend John Holt will officiate. Bonnerup Funeral Service is handling arrangements.
Gerry died on Friday, February 10, 2012 in Wells, Minnesota. She was 85 years old. Gerry was born on May 23, 1926 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. The daughter of Gilbert and Anna Trytten, she graduated from Albert Lea High School and was a Freeborn County resident for the majority of her life. Gerry married Leslie Mattheis on November 15, 1946 at the First Lutheran Church in Glenville, Minnesota. They shared 64 years together and raised 2 children. After marriage, they lived in Albert Lea before moving to a farm near Lyle, Minnesota, a place where family would spend many summers and holidays. After 13 years in Lyle, the couple moved back to Albert Lea.
Gerry was a very gifted seamstress. She sewed clothing, enjoyed crocheting, making Cabbage Patch Dolls for the grandkids, and sewing for the annual cancer telethon in Lyle, Minnesota. Her talents even won her a Nikki Sewing Machine for an outfit she made for her niece. She loved canning tomatoes and pickles, socializing, getting together to play cards with old friends, as well as participating in the church circle and Eagles Club. She was famous for her potato salad, apple pie, and Swedish meatballs.
Gerry is preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Matthies; parents, Gilbert and Anna; brothers, Benjamin Trytten, Ferlando "Bud" Trytten, Roger Trytten, Manford "Pete" Trytten, Carlyle "Carky" Trytten; sister, Igene Oakland; brother-in-law, Carl Bartness; sister-in-law, Deloris Trytten; and nephews, Richard "Dick" Trytten and Paul Trytten.
Gerry is survived by her son, Garry (Sally Schultz) Matthies of Wells, Minnesota; daughter, Starla Matthies of Albert Lea, Minnesota; grandchildren, Randi Matthies, Cole (Cassie) Matthies, Casandra (Lucas) Hall, Courtney Matthies, Cahler Matthies and his special friend Sondra; great-grandchildren, Morgan, Rylie, Olivia, Alexis, Ryanne, Lynden, and Rylan; many nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving friends.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Parkview Care Center in Wells, Minnesota for their Hospice facility.
Gerry died on Friday, February 10, 2012 in Wells, Minnesota. She was 85 years old. Gerry was born on May 23, 1926 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. The daughter of Gilbert and Anna Trytten, she graduated from Albert Lea High School and was a Freeborn County resident for the majority of her life. Gerry married Leslie Mattheis on November 15, 1946 at the First Lutheran Church in Glenville, Minnesota. They shared 64 years together and raised 2 children. After marriage, they lived in Albert Lea before moving to a farm near Lyle, Minnesota, a place where family would spend many summers and holidays. After 13 years in Lyle, the couple moved back to Albert Lea.
Gerry was a very gifted seamstress. She sewed clothing, enjoyed crocheting, making Cabbage Patch Dolls for the grandkids, and sewing for the annual cancer telethon in Lyle, Minnesota. Her talents even won her a Nikki Sewing Machine for an outfit she made for her niece. She loved canning tomatoes and pickles, socializing, getting together to play cards with old friends, as well as participating in the church circle and Eagles Club. She was famous for her potato salad, apple pie, and Swedish meatballs.
Gerry is preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Matthies; parents, Gilbert and Anna; brothers, Benjamin Trytten, Ferlando "Bud" Trytten, Roger Trytten, Manford "Pete" Trytten, Carlyle "Carky" Trytten; sister, Igene Oakland; brother-in-law, Carl Bartness; sister-in-law, Deloris Trytten; and nephews, Richard "Dick" Trytten and Paul Trytten.
Gerry is survived by her son, Garry (Sally Schultz) Matthies of Wells, Minnesota; daughter, Starla Matthies of Albert Lea, Minnesota; grandchildren, Randi Matthies, Cole (Cassie) Matthies, Casandra (Lucas) Hall, Courtney Matthies, Cahler Matthies and his special friend Sondra; great-grandchildren, Morgan, Rylie, Olivia, Alexis, Ryanne, Lynden, and Rylan; many nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving friends.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Parkview Care Center in Wells, Minnesota for their Hospice facility.
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