She was born July 15, 1936 to Henry and Florence (Raymond) Paul. She is a graduate of Medford Sr. High and attended the Taylor County Teachers College. She married Harvey Halverson on August 15, 1959 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in the Town of Holway. Harvey survives.
Gerry is further survived by her children: Julie (Mark Hoffman) Simono of Mukwonago, Donna (Vince) Hawley of Scottsdale, AZ, David (Leslie) Halverson of Medford, Paula (Tim) Stroinski of Medford, Kristin (Dean) Remer of Woodbury, MN, Grandchildren: Alex, Mariah, Jessica, Maya, Noah, Great Granddaughter Josslyn, Siblings: Dick (Joanne) Paul of Portland, OR, Patsy Meier of Medford, Danny (Theresa) Paul of Dorchester, numerous nieces and nephews, and many other in-laws.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Siblings: Isabel, Elizabeth, Clifford, Jimmy and Donna Mae.
Gerry taught at several different schools in Taylor County. She then stayed home to raise her children, and then went on to work for Taylor County Human Services for 23 years. She was an avid reader, artist, enjoyed baking and cooking, birdwatching, completing jigsaw puzzles. Most of all, she loved her entire family.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday April 13, 2018 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in the town of Holway. Pastor Amy Heinz will officiate. Burial will follow in Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel, on Thursday night from 4-7:00 PM, and Friday morning at church from 10:00 AM until the time of service.
Memorial donations in honor of Gerry can be given to Our Saviors Lutheran Church or to the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com
