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Germaine Hilma Wolner 1933 - 2015

Germaine Hilma Wolner of Saint James, Watonwan County, Minnesota United States was born on February 2, 1933 in Butterfield to Ruth Hildegard (Mossengren) Wolner and Oliver Alexander Wolner. She had siblings James Oliver Wolner, Joel Charles Wolner, Rebecca Marie Wolner, Mark Bradly Wolner, Stephen Lynn Wolner, Robert Lee Wolner, Richard Dwight Wolner, Gary Dean Wolner, John Peter Wolner, Jane Mary Wolner, Janet Andrea Wolner, Gene David Wolner, Joan Darlene Wolner, and Joyce Ruth Wolner. Germaine Wolner died at age 82 years old on October 3, 2015 in Saint James, and was buried on October 7, 2015 in Trimont, Martin County.
Germaine Hilma Wolner
Saint James, Watonwan County, Minnesota 56081, United States
February 2, 1933
Butterfield, Watonwan County, Minnesota, 56120, United States
October 3, 2015
Saint James, Watonwan County, Minnesota, 56081, United States
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  • 02/2
    1933

    Birthday

    February 2, 1933
    Birthdate
    Butterfield, Watonwan County, Minnesota 56120, United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White
  • Nationality & Locations

    USA
  • Religious Beliefs

    Lutheran
  • 10/3
    2015

    Death

    October 3, 2015
    Death date
    complications from pnemonia
    Cause of death
    Saint James, Watonwan County, Minnesota 56081, United States
    Death location
  • 10/7
    2015

    Gravesite & Burial

    October 7, 2015
    Funeral date
    Trimont, Martin County, Minnesota 56176, United States
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    ST. JAMES: A Service of Remembrance for Germaine H. Johnson, 82, of St. James, Minnesota, formerly of rural Trimont will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Hosanna Free Lutheran Church of St. James, Minnesota with Pastor Joe Faldet officiating. Burial will be in Waverly Lutheran Cemetery in rural Trimont, Minnesota with fellowship lunch following. Germaine was called to her eternal rest on Saturday morning October 3, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Health System in St. James, Minnesota. Visitation and a time of sharing of memories with the Johnson family will be from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Hosanna Free Lutheran Church in St. James, Minnesota and one hour prior to the services at the church on Wednesday. Personal words of comfort may be sent to the family online at www. kramerfuneralhome.com Germaine Hilma (Wolner) Johnson, daughter of Oliver and Ruth (Mossengren) Wolner, was born on January 2, 1933 in rural Watonwan County, Minnesota. Germaine was raised in rural Butterfield and was baptized at Kansas Lake Church. She moved with her family to rural St. James and was confirmed at Augustana Lutheran Church. She attended high school in St. James. Germaine was united in marriage to Lowell Johnson on December 7, 1951. They were blessed with five children that they raised on a farm in Galena Township, rural Trimont. Germaine enjoyed helping others and worked as a Nursing Assistant at Fairmont Community Hospital for many years. She was also an active member at Waverly Lutheran Church and more recently Hosanna Free Lutheran Church in St. James.Germaine was a talented artist and enjoyed drawing, painting, ceramics, and sewing, particularly dresses for her daughters. She also loved to tend to her flower gardens, cook and bake. She was known for her chocolate chip cookies, chicken noodle hotdish, brown raisin bread, and busterbar dessert. Germaine loved having a good time, she enjoyed dancing, and was an expert at shopping and finding a bargain. She always loved and welcomed family and friends to their home especially for Sunday dinners and holidays. Germaine adored children and cherished time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, grandma, and friend. Germaine is survived by her husband, Lowell, of nearly 64 years; five children: Bryan (Leah) of Rochester; Jeffrey (Tonia) of Sioux Falls, SD; Alan, of Fairmont; Julie (Mark) Ufer of Sherburn; Jill (Rodney) Sorensen of Watertown, SD. 12 grandchildren: Eric (Veronica) Johnson, Britta (Patrick Blake) Johnson, Jennifer (Jack) Wenkel, Carrie Johnson, Avery (Samantha) Johnson, Ryan Johnson, Regina (Thomas) Jensen, Elizabeth (Al) Lucio, Christina (Gregory) Wood, Laura (Benjamin) Peymann, John (Katelyn) Ufer, Cora Sorensen. 25 great-grandchildren: Kailee Johnson, Asher Pflueger, Samuel Johnson, Adam Johnson, Alexander Blake, Tenzing Blake, Grant Wenkel, Bryce Wenkel, Bree Wenkel, Avery Jr. Johnson, Aaron Johnson, Mersadies Johnson, Jaden Johnson, Josephine Johnson, Madilynn Johnson, Joshua Jensen, Jordan Jensen, Sarah Jensen, Kyah Lucio, Nolyn Lucio, Mark Wood, Owen Peymann, Grace Peymann, Alivia Ufer, and Mack Ufer. Brothers: Gene (Donna) of Marshall, Gary (Meridee) of rural St James, Richard (Corrine) of Fairmont, Stephen (Sandy) of North Concord, New Hampshire, and Mark (Kathy) of Cottage Grove; Sisters: Joyce Wolner of St. James, Joan Bagley of Bloomington, Jane Mary Bergeman of Madelia, and Becky (Tom) Schmidt of St. James; sister-in-laws Jeanette Wolner of Madelia, Helen Hilgendorf of Alexandria, Lorraine Johnson of Sandstone, Arlene Krusemark of St. Peter; and many nieces and nephews. Germaine was preceded in death by her parents; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Chris and Edith Johnson; brothers, Jimmy, Joey, Bobby, and Johnny; sister Janet; brothers-in-law, Dick Bagley, David Lee, Loren Bergeman, James Hilgendorf, Lester Johnson, Merle Krusemark; sister-in-law, Velma Wolner, and other relatives and friends.
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Oliver & Ruth Wolner Family, 1964 Minn
Oliver & Ruth Wolner Family, 1964 Minn
Family photo taken about 1964 in St.James,Minnesota
People in photo include: List Is From Youngest to Oldest Child
Date & Place: at Oliver Ruth Wolner Family Home in St. James, Watonwan County, Minnesota USA
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Oliver, Ruth (Mossengren) Wolner Family, 1953
Oliver, Ruth (Mossengren) Wolner Family, 1953
Oliver & Ruth (Mossengren) Wolner Family: First Row L-R: Robert age 7, Stephen age 4, Ruth (Mossengren) Wolner, Rebecca age 1, Oliver, Mark age 2, Richard age 7, Gary age 10
2nd Row L-R: John age 13, Germaine age 18, Joan age 21, Joyce age 23, Janet age 16
Last Row L-R
Jane Mary age 15, James age 22, Joel age 17, Gene age 20
Date & Place: at Wolners in St.James,, Watonwan County, Minnesota USA
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Wow!!! Fifteen kids!
Janet and Germaine Wolner
Janet and Germaine Wolner
A photo of Janet and Germaine Wolner
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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Wolner
Wolner
A photo of the Wolner Children: James, Germaine, Gene, Joan, and Joyce.
Date & Place: in Saint James, Watonwan County, Minnesota 56081, United States
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Awe what a cool photo
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Wolner sisters
Wolner sisters
A photo of Germaine, Joyce, and Jane Wolner
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Wolner Girls
Wolner Girls
A photo of the Wolner girls - Jane, Germaine, and Joyce
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Love ❤️ this picture
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Germaine Wolner
Germaine Wolner
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Germaine Hilma Wolner
Germaine Hilma Wolner
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