Geraldine Sauerhage 10/14/1935 -10/24/2007

Geraldine Sauerhage, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, died Wednesday, October 24, 2007.

Geraldine Standerfer was born October 14, 1935, at Good Samaritan Hospital in East St. Louis, Il. She graduated from East St. Louis High School in 1953 and was a member of the National Honor Society.

On June 9, 1956, Gerry married Floyd Sauerhage in East St. Louis, which began their 52 years of marriage. They had three sons, Dennis, Mike and John, also born at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Geraldine was a wonderful mother and homemaker and was very proud of her service to the community. She worked with Meals-on-Wheels in Arlington, Texas for over ten years.

Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents; Chalon and Mary, her brothers; John and Chester, and sister; Mary Jean.

Gerry is survived by her husband; Floyd of Berryville, Texas, sons; Dennis and wife Marie of Rising Sun, Indiana, Mike and wife Vicki of Ft. Worth, John and wife Lisa of Arlington, six grandchildren; Nathan, Caitlin, Maggie, Shannon, Erin and Bridgett and two nieces; Donna and Debbie.

Pallbearers will be her three sons; Dennis, Mike and John Sauerhage, Paul Cary, Mark Cancemi and Nathan Sauerhage.

Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, October 29, at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church of Frankston. Interment will be Monday, October 29 at 2:30 PM at the Dallas-Ft. Worth National Cemetery, Lane B, please arrive no later than 2:15 PM for the committal service.

The family will receive visitors on Sunday, October 28, from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home in Frankston.

Information from Autry Funeral Home