Geraldine Bessie Ganzel

Geraldine "Jean (Gerri)" Ganzel, 96, passed away on October 21, 2021, in Oshkosh, WI. Jean was born on June 27, 1925, in Gresham, WI, to the late Edward and Josephine (Richard) Ganzel.
Jean graduated from Gresham High School as class valedictorian. She went on to earn a secretarial degree from Oshkosh Business College. She started her career as a secretary at Oshkosh Paper then worked at Miles Kimball until her retirement.
Jean enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii and Mexico. She also enjoyed dancing in her younger years. She was a long-Time member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a member of the Dorcas Circle. She loved being with her family and was very close with many of her nieces and nephews.
Jean is survived by her siblings, Phyllis Toonen, Robert (Carol) Ganzel, Doris Knox, Mavis (Thomas) Brownson, Richard (Mary) Ganzel; sister-in-law Sharon Ganzel; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Jean is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Melvin and Kenneth Ganzel, and brothers-in-law Robert Toonen and Glenn Knox.
The service for Jean will be held on Saturday, November 6th, at 12:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held from 11AM until the Time of the service. The burial will take place on Monday, November 8th at 11AM at Zion Rest Cemetery in Gresham, WI.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Geraldine's name to Trinity Lutheran Church (370 Bowen St., Oshkosh, WI 54901) for future church projects.
A special "thank you" to Donna Butzlaff, Dolores Wilcox and Karen Larson, for your loving care and friendship over many years. All of your kindness is greatly appreciated.