Geraldine C. Meistad

Geraldine C. Meistad

Geraldine C. Meistad, age 84, of Friendship, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Geraldine was born on December 25, 1940, in Gilmanton, Wisconsin, to Roy and Lillian (Larson) Kent. On November 16, 1957, she was united in marriage to Leonard Meistad in Gilmanton, and together they shared many years of life and family. Geraldine found joy in simple pleasures. She enjoyed playing horseshoes and darts, tending to her garden, bowling, trying her luck at gambling, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers. She worked at Medical Engineering, Hamilton Beach, and SC Johnson before retiring in 1991.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lillian Kent; her husband, Leonard Meistad; her children, Vicki Beres, Laurie Schumacher, and Todd Meistad; and her siblings, Myrna Loomis, Roger Kent, and Lyle Kent.

Geraldine is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Jim) Winchester, her grandchildren, James (Beth) Meistad, Teresa (Jeff) Gagne, Robert (Amanda) Beres, Erica (Nick) Schumacher, Jari Kay Meistad, Janah Lynn Meistad, Randi (Anthony) Goettl, Bradley Winchester, and Jessica (Lars) Wacker; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Lowell (Elnor) Kent; sons-in-law, Jeff Beres, and George Schumacher; and daughter-in-law, Kim Meistad.

Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences and further information may be found at www.roseberrys.com.

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  1. Janelle Davis and family says:

    Brenda and family I was so very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  2. Bob says:

    I was sad to hear of Gerri’s passing we have to keep the good memories in our hearts Lord knows i have a lot of them Len Gerri Bonnie and I God bless her love you Gerri

  3. Jeff Mueller says:

    Brenda and Jim im so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I know how close you guys were. Expect a big hug next time I see you

  4. Jeff & Julie says:

    Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Sending prayers and hugs.

  5. Marianne says:

    Brenda and family so sorry to read of your Mom’s passing. Gerri will be remembered by all who knew her. She was ONE great Lady!

  6. Julie and Bob Goodhue says:

    Jess, so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and your family.

  7. Ruth & Rick Sarbacker says:

    Sorry for you’re loss of such a great lady. She was so much fun & always smiling. She is now in good hands. And now has her Wings. Rest in peace my friend. She will be missed by many.

  8. Sharon Bittick says:

    Sorry for your loss. She will be missed by many.

  9. Tracy and Randy Malouf says:

    So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers be with you all.

  10. Brittany says:

    So Sorry For Your Loss! Condolences To You All! Brenda Jim Jess Lars Randi And Brad! She Will Be Missed!

  11. Paul & Sandi says:

    We’re so sorry for your families loss 🙏🏻

  12. Michelle Suberla says:

    Im so sorry to hear this, she was such a sweet woman always smiling, just a beautiful soul. May god help you all through this, prayers and love to you all.

  13. Diane Matter says:

    So sorry Jeff to hear of her passing 🙏’s to the family

  14. Penny kroes says:

    Keeping all of your family in our prayers and thoughts. We’ll miss her sweet smile and laugh. Sweetest lady ever. May all your hearts remember all the good times you had together. I wish I had words to comfort your family. Love you guys. Doug and Penny Kroes

  15. Jerry says:

    Sorry for your loss Jeffrey condolences

  16. Julie Pyka says:

    Hi Brenda,
    So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful lady. I will be praying for you and your family.
    Love,
    Julie Pyka

  17. Rose says:

    Sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful person. Heart and soul. Hugs to all of her family.

  18. Matt Reem says:

    We are so sorry to hear about this! She was so much fun and full of life. Our condolences to her beautiful family.

  19. Al and Cindy says:

    So sorry for your loss.

  20. Deb Williams says:

    So sorry for your loss, she was the kindness lady and will be missed by many!

  21. Lloyd & Julie Ebert says:

    Such a beautiful soul. Many memories of her. So very sorry for your loss. She is at peace now. Rest easy Gerri.

  22. Shawna Gruber says:

    So sorry for your loss

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