Geraldine
(Gerry) Ann
Goodman
)Raupfer
Obituary
Geraldine (Gerry) Ann Raupfer, age 90, died peacefully In her sleep Aug. 15, 2019. Geraldine was born to the late Joseph and Mary Bertha Goodman on November 24, 1928 in Fort Wayne. She is a charter Member of St. Jude's where she attended grade school and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1946. She married James Raupfer in 1949. Gerry was active in Fort Wayne Woman's Club, the Woman's Club of the Philharmonic, Jr. Woman's Club, Alpha Gamma Nu Sorority, Cameo, Gourmet of Fort Wayne, Gadibouts, Daughters of Isabella, and was also active in St. Jude's Altar and Rosary Society and Senior Club. Gerry enjoyed playing cards, going on bus trips and going to lunch with friends. Gerry is survived by her daughter Sharon Black and son Ed (Gwen) Raupfer, granddaughter Janet Black, and grandson-in-law Todd Crago, sister-in-law Karen Raupfer, plus many nieces and nephews. Gerry was preceded in death by her husband Jim, and her granddaughter Kelly Crago, her brothers; Joe Goodman, Don Goodman and her in-laws Eloise (Bob) Harmeyer and Don Raupfer. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Saint Jude Catholic Church, 2130 Pemberton DR with calling one hour prior. Visitation will be held Monday, August 19, 2019, 4 pm – 8 pm. at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, with a Vigil service at 4:30pm. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude Catholic Church or to the Masses.
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My condolences to Sharon, Ed & family. I have many fond memories of times my family spent with yours as we were growing up. Also, times spent with your mom taking the bus & going shopping when I stayed @ your home, while my parents were out of town. I will never forget the kindness that your mom showed not only to me personally, but also to my mother.