Geraldine Spaude

Geraldine M. Spaude, age 94, Seymour, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010, in Appleton. She was born May 4, 1915, in Greenleaf, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Hawk) Radder. On February 6, 1937, she was united in marriage to Earl Spaude in Illinois. He preceded her in death on February 20, 1995.

She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, where she was a past member of the Concordia Society and the ELCA Women and she crocheted prayer shawls. She was also an avid swimmer and sports enthusiast, following her great-grandchildren's sporting events and her beloved Packers. She enjoyed playing cards, traveling, music and talking to friends and family on the phone.

She is survived by her children: Judy Spaude, Seymour; Darlene (Martin) Van Lishout, Valders; James (Joyce) Spaude, Fallon, NV; Mark (Barbara) Spaude, Appleton; Cindy (Harold) Haak, Sturgeon Bay; Chris (Vern) Guyette, Mountain; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sisters: Germaine Eisch, Green Bay; Dolores (Clarence) Huth, Fort Myers, FL; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Earl Eugene; four brothers: Clifford, Boyd, Jack and Loyal; and four sisters: Irma, Priscilla, Ione and Loretta.

Friends may call at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour, on Friday, April 23, 2010, from 10 a.m. until the memorial service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Roland Lindeman officiating. Interment will be at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www. muehlboettcher.com

A memorial fund has been established at Emmanuel Lutheran Church and any hospice of choice.

Gramma: You LIVED well, LAUGHED often and LOVED so so much . Thank you for always being there for me when I needed you and for all the great memories you leave with us. Love and miss you so much, Lori

Gramma: As a poet once said, you were my north, my south, my east and my west. Thank you for every late-night chat, for always being there when I needed you (especially when I didn't think I needed any help) and for showing me that faith, family and home are the only really important things in like. Love and miss you, Teresa