Germaine H Farmer

Germaine H. Farmer passed into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Mothers Day morning May 8, 2022 surrounded by her family.  She was born to Martin and Margarete (Grusnick) Muza on December 21, 1929. 

She graduated from Oshkosh High School and enrolled into the Mercy Medical Nursing program where she received her degree as a licensed practical nurse.  She married John C. Farmer on July 20, 1950 and together they had four children. 

Germaine enjoyed camping, fishing, and traveling.  She and her family visited all 48 lower states along with all the provinces of Canada and the country of Mexico.  After retirement John and Germaine drove to Alaska on a two month excursion.She also possessed an extreme amount of talent creative talent as she painted, sewed, and knitted and gardened.  She taught her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren the love of art.  Germaine enjoyed being a den mother and campfire leader.

Nursing was her passion and it was always evident in her bedside manner.  She worked at Mercy Medical Center for over 25 years, retiring right before the new hospital was built.  Germaine had many friends and acquaintances that kept in contact with her after her retirement.

She is survived by her sons John “Jack” (Susan), Michael (Tina) and her daughter Anne (Jeff) Redemann, six grandchildren, Justin Redemann, Scott (Jamie) Farmer, Amy (Jason) Goebel, Amy (Brian) Areich Paul (Cyndee) Farmer, and Alison (Ryan) Beining, 15 great-granchildren and 4 honorary great-grandchildren.  Also many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers Donald and Jerrold, two sisters Bette and Leanora, a daughter Josephine and her granddaughter Jill.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday May 13, 2022 at noon at Most Blessed Sacrament- St. Mary church with Rev. Jerome Pastors officiating.  Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral.  Burial will follow at Lake View Memorial Park.
A memorial has been established.

The family would like to thank Aurora Hospice for their care and compassion.  Also want to thank Daymon and Benjamin on their help in taking care of their great-grandma.