Geraldine E. Haus
June 10, 1937 ~ March 8, 2015
Geraldine E. Haus, age 77 passed away peacefully March 8, 2015. Born June 10, 1937 in Minneapolis, MN to Edwin C. and Geraldine F. Peterson. Beloved mother of 9, grandmother of 26 and great-grandmother of 3. She was a lifelong student of nature, world history, and religion. She lived many years in her home in the woods on the St. Croix River. She traveled the world and especially enjoyed visiting Israel and the Holy land. Gerry had a deep and abiding faith in God and was steadfast in her beliefs. She had a kind heart, a generous soul, and had an open door to all. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Dr. Erhard Haus; her parents; her brother, Paul E. Peterson; a sister in childhood, Eileen G. Peterson; and a granddaughter, Savannah C. Haus. She will be dearly missed by her children, Richard (Jeanne), Marianne (Kevin) Osterbauer, Randy (Jennifer), Connie (Nigel) Spottiswoode, Antonia (Peter) Bockman, Carolyn (Kevin) Kloiber, Ken (Anne), John (Carri), Marcus (Nichole); brother, John L. Peterson (Shirley); sister-in-law, Karen Peterson; special friend, Suzanne Hopkins; and many nieces, nephews and friends. A visitation will be held 4-8 PM Friday, March 13th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. Gerrys funeral service will be held at 3 PM Saturday, March 14th at Prairie Oak Community Church, 1657 -161st Ave. NW, Andover, with visitation beginning at 1 PM until time of service. Interment 12 Noon Sunday, March 15th at Salem Lutheran Cemetery, Dalbo, MN. Memorials to Olive Tree Ministries.
So many wonderful memories of our visits with cousins in Minnesota, always centered around your Mom & Dad. I miss you and am sending hugs to you all. Wishing I could be there. With love and sympathy, Rhonda
Having moved away from the area now for how many years now? I’ve missed Gerry especially for the long conversations often into the wee hours of the morning discussing all manner of world anything… religions, politics, innovative treatments in staying healthy… we both could go for hours at a time. She was a terrific student and so determined to get to the bottom of “it” what ever the – it – of the moment was. I really admired and appreciated that about her. No subject daunted her.
She had the greatest giggle, and twinkly eyes, and warm heart – you couldn’t help but want to do things for her just to earn yourself a twinkly grin from her. Blessings to you all, I wish I could be there this weekend in person, hopefully you’ll feel my prayers and spirit from a far. Love, Jenni