Pauline Gedemer's Obituary
Pauline L. Gedemer
Racine- Mrs. Pauline Gedemer (nee: Gibson), 91, passed away at WFH-All Saints on Friday, August 28, 2009.
Pauline was born on September 22, 1917 to the late James and Carolyn (nee: McBrian) Gibson in Ansonia, CT. Shortly after her birth, Pauline's mother Carolyn passed away. Her father James, was remarried to the late Bernice Gibson. The family then moved to Racine and became lifelong residents. On December 22, 1939 she was united in marriage to Gilbert Gedemer at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. He preceded her in death on May 14, 1967.
Mrs. Gedemer was employed at Jacobsen Manufacturing as a data processor for over 30 years before her retirement. She was also a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church.
Pauline is survived by her daughter, Kathleen (Wayne) Buehler; three sons, Paul (Laurine)Gedemer, James (Marilyn) Gedemer, Tom (Cheryl)Gedemer ; 9 grandchildren, Alexander Gedemer, Colleen Sundberg, Grant Gedemer, Heidi Goodnight, Rachel Gedemer, Sarah Gedemer, Shawna Gifford, Spencer Gedemer, Tricia Franciosi; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Dolores Kunka, Annette Gedemer and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Pauline will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church (614 Main St.) on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 6:00pm. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the church on Wednesday from 4:00pm until the time of service. Private inurnment with be held at Mound Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to St. Luke's Church.
Wilson Funeral Home
1212 Lathrop Ave
634-3361
www.wilsonfuneralhomeracine.com
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