Beverly (Oskvig) Geesman Johnson 1929-2020

OSKVIG, GOVIG, GEESMAN, JOHNSON

Posted By: Barry R Huntsinger (email)
Date: 9/26/2020 at 07:21:10

Beverly Geesman Johnson, passed away on Sept. 20, 2020. She was born on Aug. 15, 1929, in Palo Alto County and was the daughter of Ernest and Esther (Govig) Oskvig. Beverly was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Depew, Iowa. She attended a country school and graduated in 1947 from Ringsted, Iowa High School. She was very proud of the fact that she never missed a day of school.

After high school, Beverly obtained a teaching certificate and taught in a rural school for several years. In 1949, she married Gerald J. Geesman in Blue Earth, Minnesota. Bev and Jerry started their life together in Burt, Iowa and soon moved to Mankato, Minnesota, Odin, Minnesota and then to Ringsted where they both spent the rest of their lives. Five children joined them on this journey.

Beverly loved golfing, bowling, card playing and baking. She also loved being a farming partner with Jerry. She relished sharing coffee and “treats” with her friends and family. One can never have too many Norwegian kringla, lefse or cinnamon rolls! She also loved following with pride and love the lives of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Preceding Beverly in death were her parents, husband Jerry Geesman, son-in-law Tom Yager, great-granddaughter Gracie Hansen, and all of the children and spouses of Jerry’s parents John and Stella Geesman. Her husband Reuben Johnson also preceded her in death.

Beverly is survived by her children, Cynthia Geesman (Ron Wagner), Rita Yager, Janet Hansen (Leon), Mary Kay Ulrich (Jeff) and Dennis Geesman. Grandchildren left to cherish Beverly’s memory are Sara Junkermeier (Troy), Ryan Yager, Sally Yager, Chad Hansen (Emily), Jennifer Von Bank (Jack), Josie Hough (Jason), Jill Burdorf (Adam), Jason Ulrich (Betsy), Jake Geesman and 21 great grandchildren. Also surviving Beverly are her sister Marion Siebert and her children Pam and Steve, and numerous Oskvig and Geesman nephews and nieces.

Mom–we forgive you for taking your recipe for “Beverly’s Buns” with you!

A private family graveside service was held at Ringsted Memorial Cemetery.

(Source: Henry-Olson Funeral Home, Estherville, Iowa.)