Genevieve Meyers

Genevieve Marie Meyers was born on June 14, 1910 in Morgan, MN, the daughter of John and Theresa (Janette) Hansen. She attended and graduated from Morgan High School and Mankato State University. Genevieve taught in Redwood County before marriage. On October 4, 1937 she was united in marriage to Gerald L. Meyers in Morgan. The couple lived in Mapleton before moving to Springfield. Genevieve taught at St. Raphael's Catholic School in Springfield from 1950 until 1965. In 1995 she moved to Vista Ridge Apartments and later into St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield. She was a member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church, the Legion Auxilary in Springfield and a past member of the Springfield Golf Club. Genevieve enjoyed reading, playing Bridge, golfing, painting, and cooking. Genevieve died on Saturday, September 23, 2006 at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield at the age of 96 years. She is survived by her sons - Gerald of Simi Valley, CA and Richard (Jocko) of Springfield, MN; daughters - Mary and her husband Gary Kersten of Minnetonka, MN and Carol and her husband Robin Kern of Lakeville, MN; 9 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and brothers - Jerry Hansen and Roland Hansen both of California.She is preceded in death by her parents; husband - Gerald in 1978; son - Ronald; grandson - John; brothers - Wilfred and Melvin; and a sister - Ellie Biaer.