Obituary of Geraldine J. Kirst

Kirst, Geraldine J. (nee Wittmeyer), age 100 of Eden, June 2, 2018. Geraldine was born November 22, 1917 in East Eden, NY to the late William and Magdalena (Kern) Wittmeyer. Beloved wife of the late Raymond H. Kirst. Gerry is survived by her children Paul (Kathryn) Kirst, Patricia (Thomas) Shepker and Kathleen (John) Coval; grandchildren Peter (Amy) Shepker, Julie (Scott) Clements, Steven (Vicky) Mize and Jonathan (Melissa) Kirst; great-grandchildren Megan, Joseph and Jessica Shepker, Ryan and Sean Mize, Madison Kirst and Nathan Clements; sisters Lillian Schreiner and Dolores Kirst; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Howard Kirst, Doris Schmidt, Carl (Mabel) Kirst, Eileen Cottet, Jane (Donald) Kruger and John (Jean) Kirst along with several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Marie Kirst; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law Marian and George Koelmel, Robert Kirst, Richard Schmidt, William Cottet and Harold Schreiner. Gerry was a long time communicant of Immaculate Conception Church, a member of the Altar & Rosary Society and Den Mother in Eden Cub Scouts. Her highest priority was caring for her much loved family. Family and friends called at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21 Pierce Avenue, Hamburg on Friday, June 8 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, June 9 at 12 Noon in Immaculate Conception Church, 8791 South Main Street, Eden. Interment in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Eden. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Gerry through donations to Immaculate Conception Church or The Hospice Foundation of WNY, 225 Como Park Boulevard, P.O. Box 590, Buffalo, New York 14240. Online guest register at www.demmerleyfuneralhome.com.