Hemmingsen, Geraldine Ann (Woosley) (“Jerri”) (1943 - 2019)

HEMMINGSEN, WOOSLEY

Posted By: Denise Wurner, Volunteer (email)
Date: 1/25/2019 at 14:41:16

Name of deceased: Geraldine (“Jerri”) Ann Hemmingsen (nee Woosley)

Aged: 75 yrs, 10 mo, 16 days

Residence: Elk Horn, Shelby County, IA

Born: March 3, 1943; Omaha, Douglas County, NE

Died: Jan. 19, 2019; Apache Junction, Pinal County, AZ (cancer)

Funeral services: Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Atlantic, IA, followed by burial at the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery, Elk Horn, IA

Survived by: Husband of 55 years, Frank of Elk Horn, IA; brother and sister, Gene and Cecelie, both of Lakeland, FL; sons, Dale of Bloomsburg, PA, Jeff of Jefferson, SD, Kurt of Menomonee Falls, WI, and Jamie of Omaha, NE and their wives and children; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Gerald and Virginia Woosley

Education: Graduated from high school in Blair, NE, in 1961

Religious affiliation: Devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Franklin Dale Hemmingsen; June 15, 1963; Omaha, NE

Employment: After their marriage, in 1967 Jerri and Frank moved to Elk Horn, IA, and remained there; she worked as a secretary and purchasing agent in the accounting department for Gate City Steel, and was certified by the American Red Cross as a Water Safety Instructor. Jerri loved arts and crafts and was a tole painting instructor at Iowa Western Community College. She was also a partner in the ownership of the “Diet Center” franchise for nearly a decade. In addition, she worked as the activities director at various nursing homes. She worked for the Elk Horn Windmill for 23 years, giving tours and meeting and greeting tourists from around the world.

Hobbies/Interests: shopping; loved animals

Sources: kjan.com; knodfm.com; hockenberryfamilycare.com