Obituary

Geraldine (Gerry) Mae Karns (Nelson) passed away April 17th, 2024 at 1:00 am at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh. Gerry was born April 19, 1933 in Omro, WI to parents George and Marian Nelson (Kellett) of Omro, WI. She was the second of five children.

At 18 years old, she joined the Navy and served 2 years. She met her future husband, Charles Karns, during her service while she was stationed at Treasure Island in San Francisco, California. They were engaged on August 6th, 1953 and married on March 5th, 1954. They moved all over the country (North Carolina, Kentucky, California and Hawaii) as Charles was moved around with the Marines. They moved to Oshkosh, WI in 1978.

Her passion was watching baseball (especially the Brewers), traveling and seeing her family. She always loved seeing her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an amazing cook and baker who always made sure everyone had more than enough to eat. She loved watching and attending shows, musicals and plays. The Sound of Music was her favorite. She also loved traveling to Disney World or Disneyland with family.

She is survived by her sons, Mark (Rachel), Kevin and Paul (Connie); seven grandchildren, Kristopher (Sarah), Kimberly (Nick), Alex, Staci (Jordan), Kayla, Jacob and Abbey; five great-grandchildren, Arjen, Ailan, Karolyna, Stella and Elijah; one sister, Delores Kruse; two sisters-in-law, Marge Jordan and Karen Karns; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Charlie, of 61 years. She is also preceded in death by her son, Daniel (Sandy); and sisters, Loretta, Carol and Diane.

The family would like to thank Park View Health Center and their staff for the great care Gerry received during her time there.

Visitation will be held at Seefeld Funeral Home, 1025 Oregon St., Oshkosh, WI, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 10am-12pm. Funeral Service will immediately follow at 12pm.

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