Geraldine "Geri" Schlueter

RUSHFORD, MN - Geraldine Marie "Geri" Schlueter, 68, of Rushford, MN died on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at her home.
Geri was born on November 21, 1948, in Dodge Center, MN to Gerald and Irene (Mineheine) Nyfeler. She was raised in Kasson, MN and graduated in 1966 from Kasson-Mantorville High School. Geri moved to Los Angeles, CA where she received her nursing degree, and began her nursing career. She returned to West Concord, MN in 1974 and while working as a nurse at the State Hospital in Faribault, MN met Robert Schlueter. Geri and Bob were united in marriage at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA on November 17, 1978. Geri and Bob lived in Faribault for several years before moving to Albert Lea, MN, where Geri continued her work as a nurse. In 1998, they moved to Rushford, MN where Geri worked as a nurse in nursing homes and clinical settings. She was a very active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Rushford and served on the church council. In her spare time, Geri enjoyed lively conversation, quilting, sewing, healthy cooking, traveling with family & friends and also took great pride in caring for her yard and home. Geri was a kind soul who found great joy in helping other people, especially the elderly.
She is survived by step-father Paul Arndt of West Concord, MN; four siblings: Betty Jo (Joe) Cozik of Rochester, MN, Judy (Steve) Amundson of Rochester, MN, Denise (Ed) Gillard of Mantorville, MN, and Brad (Angela) Arndt of St. Charles, MN; nine nieces and nephews: Chad, Sean, Michelle, Nichole, Christopher, Andrea, Tammy, Jack and Olivia; and by 17 great-nieces and -nephews.
Geri was preceded in death by her husband and both parents.

There will be a memorial service for Geri at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the First Presbyterian Church in Rushford. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford.
The family prefers memorials to be directed to the donor's choice.
Leave a memory of Geri and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com