Geraldine “Geri” F. Witsman 97, of Plainville passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 while at Ketcham Memorial Center of Odon.
Geri was born on June 18, 1924 in Bicknell, IN to the late Emery Faith and Goldie Scott Faith. She was a 1942 graduate of Bicknell High School and went on to graduate Indiana Business College; she then was married to Maurice L. Witsman on February 18, 1950.
Geri was a devoted member of Bicknell United Methodist church until her health would no longer allow her to attend, and even then she remained devoted in her faith. Geri’s greatest accomplishment was her family, which she loved dearly and enjoyed any and all family gatherings. In her spare time she enjoyed watching I.U. sports, the Colts, and crocheting, Christmas Hallmark Movies, and HGTV.
Geri is survived by; a loving daughter, Diana Bayer (Robert); grandchildren, Dr.Jennifer Bayer-Muir (Aaron), Melissa Richardson (Brandon); great-grandchildren, Nora and Roman Richardson; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by; her husband of fifty-six years, Maurice L. Witsman; parents; and a sister Doris Osmon (Bill).
There will be a visitation on Monday, January 31, 2022 from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. at Fredrick and Son-Gill Funeral Home, 308 E. Walnut Street Washington, IN 47501 with a service immediately following at 12:00 P.M. Burial will take place afterwards at Sugarland Memory Gardens. You may leave online condolences at www.gillsince1872.com.
The staff at Fredrick and Son-Gill Funeral Home is honored to assist the family of Geraldine “Geri” Witsman. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to American Cancer Society.
P.O. Box 22478
Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or
St. Jude Children’s Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
