Racine – Elizabeth Ann “Betty” (nee: Wruk) Gedemer, 91, passed away peacefully at Serenity Terrace on Thursday, February 18, 2010. Betty was born in Crystal Falls, MI on March 4, 1918, the daughter of the late Frank and Harriet (nee: Kiley) Wruk. Surviving are her four children, Norbert J. (Carolyn) Gedemer of Salisbury, N.C.; Larry J. (Barb) Gedemer and Gordon J. (Barbara) Gedemer, both of Racine; and Alan J. (Karen) Gedemer of Plano, TX; nine grandchildren, Scott, Norbert, Kevin, Steven, Brian, Julie, Gregory, Cassandra and Tim; and by several Gedemer brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Norbert J. Gedemer Sr.; sister, Agnes; and brother, Frank. Private services and interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery, 2510 Kinzie Ave., in Racine. Our family would like to extend a special thanks to Serenity Terrace (owner-Vivian DeGrave and her entire staff) for the special care they provided to our Mother.
Don & Mary Monefeldt says
Dear Family of Betty,
We remember visits in Racine and even a visit to our home in New York many years ago. She and Norbert Sr. will not be forgotten. We offer our love, prayers and sympathy to all the family but especially, Gordon who has been a most loving and kind brother-in-law.