Gertrude P. Uelmen

Gertrude Uelmen was born on April 3, 1919 in Antigo, Wisconsin to Anthony and Anna Lombardo. She graduated from Antigo High School in 1936. She received a nursing degree from St. Vincent's School of Nursing in Chicago, Illinois. She worked as a nurse at St. Vincent's Hospital in Chicago and also worked as a nurse for Dr. J. J. Young in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Gertrude married Francis Uelmen on September 27, 1952 at St. John Catholic Church in Antigo, Wisconsin. They resided in Kimberly, Wisconsin.

Gertrude enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends, traveling and spending time with her family. She was an avid fan and loved watching and following the Chicago Cubs, Green Bay Packers, Kimberly High School basketball and football teams, the Eau Claire Regis High School basketball team and all activities her grandchildren were involved in. For many years she was a member of Holy Spirit Parish (Holy Name of Jesus), with her Catholic faith being an important part of her entire life.

Gertrude is survived by her three sons: Don (Chris) Uelmen of Madison, Bill (Mary) Uelmen of Eau Claire and Steve Uelmen of Kimberly; one granddaughter: Amber (Jonathan) Lindell of Chicago; three grandsons: Brent Uelmen of Madison, Jeff (Emily) Uelmen of Minnetrista, Minnesota and Brian (Rian) Uelmen of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin; one great granddaughter: Peyton Jane; five great grandsons: Greyson, Gabe and Reed of Minnetrista, Minnesota and Brady and Blake of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. Gertrude was preceded in death by her husband Francis in 1966; her parents Anthony and Anna Lombardo; brothers Curt and Tony Lombardo; and one sister Marie Mociulewski.

The funeral liturgy for Gertrude will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 600 E. Kimberly Avenue in Kimberly, with Fr. Donald Zuleger officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Burial will take place on Friday morning at Queen of Peace Cemetery in Antigo, Wisconsin. Memorial gifts may be designated to Holy Spirit Catholic Church or The Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.

She was a special lady, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who touched many lives in her work, service and prayers. She will be deeply missed.