Geraldine Truyman
September 7, 1920 — April 7, 2012
Geraldine "Gerri" R. Truyman, age 91, of Appleton and formerly of Seymour, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Rennes Health Care Center in Appleton with her children by her side. She was born September 7, 1920 to the late Henry and Nettie (Rynders) Dercks.
On October 12, 1946 she was united in marriage to the late Benedict Truyman. He preceded her in death on November 2, 2002.
She operated Gerri's Beauty Shop in Seymour for many years until her retirement. While running the beauty shop she juggled her business and raising her family. Following Ben's retirement the couple moved to their home on Shawano Lake. Gerri was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Seymour prior to moving to Shawano Lake where she became a member of St. Martin's Catholic Church.
She was known for her sense of humor, outgoing personality, and was a wonderful mother and grandmother to her family.
Gerri is survived by her four children: David (Carol) Truyman, Black Creek; Rick (Debbie) Truyman, Appleton; Mark (Debbie) Truyman, Seymour; Diane (Lee) Schumacher, Appleton; nine grandchildren: Jody, Ranee, Jennifer, Mike, Becky, Ken, Eric, Deanna, and Katie; 12 great-grandchildren.
She is further survived by a sister, Mary Jane (Robert) Hartjes, Middleton; a brother: Joe Dercks, Menominee, WI; brother-in-law Jack (Laura) Truyman, Oshkosh; sisters-in-law Lorraine Fuerst, Appleton; Evelyn Knapp, Kaukauna; Marie Truyman, Kaukauna.
In addition to her parents and husband, Gerri was preceded in death by four brothers: Nick (Ceil) Dercks, Robert, Tom, and Jim Dercks; two sisters: Barb (Dick) DeCoster and Bernice (Gordy) Kray; three brothers-in-law: Robert Fuerst, Bill Knapp, and Jerry Truyman.
Friends may call at St. Bernadette Parish, 2331 E. Lourdes Drive, Appleton, on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 from 9 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Fr. Donald Zuleger will be officiating with entombment taking place at Highland Memorial Park.
The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Renaissance Assisted Living and Rennes Health Care for the love and tender care given to our mom for the past several years.