Geraldine Marie Pringer
August 13, 1930 ~ April 30, 2017
Geraldine Marie Pringer, 86, of Wardsville, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. She was born August 13, 1930, in Henley, Missouri, the daughter of the late August Henry and Margaret (Kempker) Doerhoff. She was united in marriage on September 13, 1948, in Marys Home, to Eugene Edward Pringer who survives at the home. Geraldine worked for Tweedie Shoe Factory, DeBroecks Grocery Store for over eight years, and Safeway Grocery Store for over 14 years. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Wardsville where she chaired the Funeral Luncheon committee, and was a member of the Ladies Sodality, Quilting Circle, and the Over 50 Club. She enjoyed quilting, dancing, gardening, playing cards, and most especially her family. Survivors include her husband, Eugene Pringer, Wardsville; ten children, Rose Mary (Fred) Mertens, Wardsville; Ronnie Pringer (special friend, Sandy Kleffner), Jefferson City; Gary (Jackie) Pringer, Centertown; Arnold (Debbie) Pringer, Wardsville; Dale (Mary) Pringer, Henley; Roger (Betty) Pringer, Centertown; Donna Hurley (special friend, Jeff McKee), Holts Summit; Sandra (Curt) Sherman, Vichy; Randy (Ellen) Pringer, Jefferson City; Anna Mae (Pete) Kleffner, Jefferson City; 53 grandchildren and spouses; 46 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Donnie (Jane) Kempker, St. Martins; and two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Doerhoff, Henley; and Betty Jo Doerhoff, Taos. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter-in-law, Susan Pringer; son-in-law, Doug Hurley; sister, Alma Boessen; and two brothers, Alfred Doerhoff and Norbert Doerhoff. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 4th, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 3 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 5th, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, with the Rev. I.C. Medina and the Rev. Greg Oligschlaeger concelebrating. Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donors choice. Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Aunt Geraldine, you brought out family history to life! You helped us relive memories and make new ones. Gracious and elegant in everything you did. We will cherish our time with you always and forever, and never forget your magic smile or the twinkle in your eye. Love you to the moon and back! Heaven has surely gained a precious angel in YOU. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and everyone lucky enough to be blessed by YOU, who are grieving now. May we all take comfort in the promise of heaven and knowing that you are in the most perfect place now. Until we meet again. See you soon. xo
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I remember calling on Safeway years ago and loved stopping and talking to your Mom. She was always upbeat and very proud of her kids. We are sorry for your loss, Geraldine had a successful and happy 86 years!
I will remember Geraldine and her beautiful smile and the way that she could dance and keep up with Bud. It was as if their feet floated across a dance floor. I was so sorry to hear of her passing. Praying for Bud and the rest of the family that the Lord would give you peace at this time.
Our thoughts,prayers&sympathy; are with all of The Pringer Family….. While growing up i best remember your Mom from DeBroeck’s Grocery Store! (The Late Louie) Branson
Found memories of the Pringer Family while going to school at St. Stanislaus. Gene, you were the greatest school bus driver ever. My condolences and prayers to all of you. Dennis Markway
So sorry for your loss, Bud and cousins. I’ll always cherish the times we spent together on the farm. Geraldine was a very patient woman, as she was always working or entertaining family and friends that came to visit. There was someone at their house almost every weekend. I loved being there for special occasions and spending the night, so many memories are to be had.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family…Mrs. Pringer was such a kind and generous woman and loved by everyone at DeBroeck’s. I loved to go up and help my Dad at the store whenever she was working. She was the first person to teach me how to use a cash register (when I was about 6), and she also insisted to teach me how to greet and thank each customer too!! My, how many times I would use that knowledge!
My Dad thought she was just the best, actually he thought that about your whole family. I know how hard it is to lose a parent, we will keep you in our thoughts.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family…Mrs. Pringer was such a kind and generous woman and loved by everyone at DeBroeck’s. I loved to go up and help my Dad at the store whenever she was working. She was the first person to teach me how to use a cash register (when I was about 6), and she also insisted to teach me how to greet and thank each customer too!! My, how many times I would use that knowledge!
My Dad thought she was just the best, actually he thought that about your whole family. I know how hard it is to lose a parent, we will keep you in our thoughts.
I\’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs for all in keeping you in my prayers.
I\’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs for all in keeping you in my prayers.