Geraldine 'Jerrie' Margaret Banz, 80, of Mosinee, passed away September 6th while under the fine care of Copperleaf Assisted Living in Marathon and Interim Healthcare Hospice of Wausau.

Jerrie was born in Goodrich, WI, on March 22nd, 1943, to parents Sylvester and Bernice Endres. At 3 years of age her family moved to Athens, WI. In 1961 she married the love of her life, Stephen R. Banz, and moved to Mosinee where she resided until her death.

She was a caring and nurturing person who loved her family dearly. Jerrie also loved nature, birds especially. She liked gardening, maintaining a large garden of flowers and vegetables for many years. She was a published poet and was elected to The International Poetry Hall of Fame.

Jerrie is survived by her husband, Stephen; four children, Steven (Debbie) Banz, Deanna (Ben) Ryde, Bill (Melissa) Banz and Heidi Siehr (Scott Lange): eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings, Sylvester (Janice) Endres and Allan (Virginia) Endres; sister-in-law Eleanor Endres and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers and sisters.

A celebration of Jerrie's life will be held at a later date to be announced in The Mosinee Times and on Facebook.

Jerrie will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

In lieu of flowers or gifts consider making a donation to the American Cancer Society.

Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time.  Online condolences may bed expressed at MWCS.WS