Beatrice Ann Gerhardt, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2023.

Beatrice was born in Detroit, MI on April 10, 1931 to Rudolph and Jesse (Trethaway) Anderson. When she was 12 years old, her family moved to Blair, WI where her father ran the feed mill. After graduating from high school, she went on to Stout State University in Menomonie, where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics Education. It was there that she met the love of her life, Armin Gerhardt, Jr. and they were married in Neenah on 12/26/1953.

In addition to teaching, Beatrice was a dedicated, loving mother to her sons and she was an amazing grandmother to her grandchildren. Her dedication and energy were critical in all 3 of her sons earning Eagle Scout awards, an achievement that she was very proud of. She also loved baking for her family, knitting sweaters for children's charities and enjoyed many hours sewing for family and friends. She was also strong in her faith, actively involved in church events and Bible studies.

She is survived by her sons: Armin III (Azita), Mettawa IL, Paul (Denise), Junction City, and John (Karen), Appleton.

Beatrice is further survived by her grandchildren: Robert (fiancé Lisa), Green Bay, Brigitte (Dan), Conroe, TX, Adriana (Joe), Carmel, IN, Erik, St. Paul, MN, Rozita, Milwaukee, Andrea (Tom), Wausau and Matthew (Miranda), Wausau. She was also blessed with 6 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and 2 brothers, Richard Anderson and Robert Anderson.

Services for Beatrice will be on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Dancy, WI with the Reverend Dr. Timothy Roser presiding. Visitation will be from 9:00am to 11:00am, immediately followed by the funeral service and interment of Beatrice and Armin together in the church cemetery with military honors for Armin. There will be a luncheon in the church hall following the interment.

A memorial fund in Beatrice's name has been established at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting the family at this time. Online condolences can be made at MWCS.WS