Geraldine V. (Beaudoin) Herman , 92, died on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Augusta Place, Bismarck, ND.  Gerry was formerly a resident of Minot, ND.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial will take place next to her husband at 3:00 p.m. that afternoon at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck.

Gerry was born at home near Leroy, ND to Arthur Beaudoin and Agnes (Longtin) Beaudoin on October 12, 1927.  She was raised in the Leroy and Walhalla areas and was the third oldest of eleven children.  Gerry was baptized and received first communion at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Walhalla.  As a child, her spirit of determination helped her survive both polio and diphtheria.

Gerry's mother died unexpectedly in June, 1943.  Being the oldest sibling at home, she quit school to care for her eight younger siblings.  Hoping to be a teacher someday, Gerry regretted having to quit school, but willingly took on cooking, cleaning, and caretaking responsibilities for the family.

Gerry married Curtis W. Herman at St. Boniface Catholic Church on December 20, 1948.  They were married for 66 years until his death in June, 2015.  They raised five children while living in a number of ND towns.  During her lifetime, Gerry worked in potato fields and in a school library.  She also worked as a waitress, cashier, and childcare provider.

Her kind and generous spirit showed in the time and energy given to others.  She was a dedicated wife, supporting her husband's career in education, and an ever-present encourager of her children in their school, 4-H, and church activities.  She could always be seen at her grandchildren's school and sporting events.

Gerry enjoyed family gatherings and travelling to many states with her husband and children.  She also enjoyed ceramics, Whist and Blitz card games, reading, and dancing.  In later years, she could be found watching Twins games and Hallmark movies.  She was involved in Homemakers, American Legion Auxiliary, Ward County Senior Citizens, and church-related activities.

Gerry was preceded in death by her husband Curtis, her parents and mother and father-in-law, six sisters, two brothers, several brothers-in-law, a sister-in-law, and grandson Brian Langemo.

She is survived by her children – Cathy Langemo, Sherry (Bob Eriksen) Herman, Connie (Brad Rinas) Herman all of Bismarck; Curt (Janet) Herman of Tolna, ND; and Becky (Lyle) Kraft of Minot; eleven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; sister Pat (Ray) Rosenburg, Wyoming; brother Duane (JoAnna) Beaudoin, California;  sister-in-law Esther (Ken) Rye, Fargo; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Gerry will be loved and missed forever.

Geraldine Herman Flower Pictures