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GERTRUDE R. SUDA, age 78, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will take place at 11am on Saturday, November 28, 2015, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenwood, WI, with Fr. Steve Brice officiating. Visitation will be held at the church, on Saturday, from 9:30am until the time of service. Inurnment will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Gertrude Rose Tomkowiak was born on July 22, 1937 to Frank and Hedwig "Harriet" (Wojt) Tomkowiak. She was raised on the family farm in Thorp, WI and graduated from Stanley High School in 1955. She was united in marriage to Laurence Suda on June 21, 1955 at St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Thorp, WI, by Fr. Francis Piekarski. Laurence and Gertie farmed near Greenwood, WI where they raised five children and later retired in 1997. She was a loving mother, homemaker and farm wife. Gertie was known for her outgoing personality and her gift of conversation.
She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and St. Anne’s Society. She had many interests, but especially enjoyed bowling, playing cards, helping family and friends with sausage processing, trips to the casinos, fishing trips to Canada and spending time with family and friends at the lake house.
Gertie is survived by her four children: Douglas (Kim) Suda of Success, MO, Donnelle (Larry) Hodnett of Chippewa Falls, WI, Joel (Shari) Suda of Greenwood, WI, Glenn (Brandi) Suda of Flagstaff, AZ; ten grandchildren: Jacob Bolden of Success, MO, Adam Suda of Success, MO, Aaron (Jessica) Hodnett and Heather (Mark Olejnichak) Hodnett of Chippewa Falls, WI, Kaity (Brettain Johnson) Suda of Menomonie, WI, Cassie (Mitchell Erickson) Suda of Neillsville, WI, Derek Suda of Greenwood, WI, Taylor, Ethan and Ellie Suda of Flagstaff, AZ; two great-grandchildren; and one sister: Susan (Milton) Ryba of Stratford, WI. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Laurence, on March 8, 2015; parents; and son, Loren, as well as many other relatives and friends.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Mary’s Catholic Memorial Fund.