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Gerda Allermann
1920 - 2007
Gerda J. Allermann, 86, of Watertown, passed away surrounded by her
family Saturday evening,
A Mass of Christian
burial will be held on Thursday at
Burial will be at St. Henry’s Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers
memorials, if desired, may be given in Gerda's name
to St Henry Catholic Church, the Watertown Humane Society or to the charity of
one's choice.
She was born
On
Gerda had been employed at
the J. C.
Penney's Store in Watertown for over 30 years. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church
in Watertown and St. Henry’s Christian Mothers.
Gerda was also a member of the Quad County
AARP and the Watertown American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 189.
She enjoyed sewing,
community service, baking and cooking.
She was very proud of her Norwegian heritage, often cooking and baking
authentic Norwegian treats for her friends and family. She was an avid supporter of the Watertown
Cardinals baseball team. Gerda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
She will be missed.
She is survived by
three children, Linda (Jim) Quarles, Richard (Kathleen) Allermann,
both of Watertown, and Stephen (Lucy) Allermann of
Juneau; six grandchildren, Erik (Erica) Allermann,
Aaron Allermann, Nicole Allermann,
Mark Allermann, Megan Allermann
and Kate Allermann; two brothers, Hugo Strom of
Williston, N.D., Walter Strom of Alhambra, Calif., and seven nieces.
Gerda was further preceded
in death by her parents; one sister, Grace Halphide;
a grandson Jason; a sister-in- law, Mabel Jarvis, and one niece.
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