Genevieve Wimer

Genevieve Wimer, age 97 of Hastings died December 29, 2010 at Regina Nursing Home. Genevieve was born on a farm near Frankfort, S.D., the daughter of William and Oni Valder, on November 12, 1913. She received her education at Frankfort High School, and Aberdeen Business College. Her marriage to Glenn Wimer took place November 16, 1939 at Washington D.C. where they were both employed by the Federal Government. In 1949 they moved to Redfield, S.D. where she was a member of St. Bernard�s Catholic Church. Mrs. Wimer worked at the Spink County Courthouse and the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, from which she retired in May, 1976. She served as President of the South Spink Unit of the American Cancer Society for nine years after it�s organization in 1967. Since her retirement she, with her husband, spent 20 happy years in Boulder City, NV. She has resided in a senior housing facility in Hastings, MN since 2000. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband Glenn. Genevieve is survived by her children Glenn C. (Connie) Wimer of Ogden, UT, Miles L. (Sue) Wimer of Eagan, and Kathleen Wimer (Joseph Puleo) of California; grandchildren Nathan Wimer, Trevis Wimer, and Sarah Moldenhauer-Salazer; great-grandchildren Petra, Dane, Jonah, and Lily; also devoted nephews and nieces. The Funeral Mass, officiated by Rev. Robert Altier, will be held at 11AM Friday, December 31, 2010 at Regina Chapel, 1175 Nininger Rd., Hastings, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held, at a later date, at Greenlawn Cemetery, Redfield, S.D. The family wishes to express special thanks to all the staff at Regina Senior Living and Nursing Home.