Geraldine J. Shimer, 93, passed away at Valley View on October 25, 2022, in Fremont, OH. She was born on September 20, 1929, to Elmer Durdel and Pearl (Nuppenau) Durdel in Gypsum, OH. She was a 1947 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Gerry married Dale Shimer on April 20, 1951 in Fremont, OH. He preceded her in death on September 12, 2016. Gerry was employed by Tony’s Bakery from 1945 to 1975 as a cake decorator. She also taught adult education classes in cake decorating at Vanguard Vocational Center. Her nickname around Fremont was the “cake lady”. Gerry was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. She volunteered at Valley View, the Hayes Presidential Center and the Sandusky County Senior Center.
Gerry is survived by her children; Marie E. Perkins, Fremont, OH, Mark A. (Peggy) Shimer, Fremont, OH, Susan K. (John) Hoffman, Fremont, OH, Dinah L. (Emerson) Veler, Laurinburg, NC, David D. (Kim) Shimer, Wesley Chapel, FL, and Steven A. (Diana) Shimer, Fremont, OH, nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and three nieces.
Gerry is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale Shimer, sister, Kathleen M. Otermat and son-in-law, Gary Perkins.
Visitation: Friday, November 4, 2022 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH.
Services: Saturday November 5, 2022; 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 705 W. State St, Fremont, OH with an hour of visitation prior to the service at the church.
Private burial will take place at Four Mile House Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, Hospice of ProMedica Hospital or North Coast Concert Band.
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Pat Heyman
Susan and family,
Keeping you all in prayer. She was a very talented and lovely lady. Fond memories of the cake shop at Tony’s.
Larry Cook
I was so sorry to see the obit in the paper this morning. There are so many memories of your mother and father around Hayes, especially the Christmas dinners, that we all cherish. My condolences to all of you.
Linda Merrill
My deepest Sympathy to the Shimer Family. You’re in my thoughts & prayers . Linda
Jennifer Hofacker
My sympathies. She was such a lovely person and always brought a smile to my heart.
Edward & Pam Garza
So sorry for your loss both of parents were very special in many ways!
DeeAnn Ruffing-Kent
My sympathies to the family. Jerry was a special lady and I always enjoyed talking to her during family gatherings. Susan, we will be in Amish Country the weekend of the services. Please inform the rest of the family. I would have enjoyed talking with the rest of the family, but some times things just don’t work that way! Take care and stay in touch. Rest in Peace, Jerry.
Charles and Miriam Bounds. Laurinburg NC
Our thoughts and prayers for all of the Shimer family now and in the days to come. Grace and Peace, Membership of Laurinburg Presbyterian Church. Laurinburg NC
Linda M Gegorski
Sincere sympathy to all the family with thoughts/prayers–may she rest in peace–got to know Gerry at the Senior Center with the excercise program/birthday dinners, very sweet lady!!
Mrs. Walter (Elizabeth) Leiser
I will rememer the family in prayer.
Cynthia (Burel) Conley, Greensboro, NC
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I’ve known this family from elementary school through adulthood. Mrs Shimer made my wedding cake in February of 1985. Wonderful parents produced wonderful children.
God bless you all.
Mike Zienta
So sorry for your loss, Dave and Kim, and the whole Shimer family. God bless you all.
Wayne Hoedt
What a beautiful soul. Cousin Gerry will always be in my memory as a gifted, loving, faith-filled servant of God. As a boy I remember Dale and Gerry’s wedding and always anticipated visiting the Shimer home. We pray that the certainty and the promise of the resurrection and reunion brings you comfort and peace. Sending love to all.