Geraldine A. “Gerri” Conn
May 6, 1937 - August 10, 2024
Geraldine A. “Gerri” Conn, age 87, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Born in Wilmington, DE, on May 6, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Stanley Joachimowski and Helen (Krzysiak) Weingarten. After graduating from St. Paul’s Commercial High School in Wilmington, Gerri worked for various companies before starting her long career with Avon where she retired from.
Gerri and her husband, Bob, liked traveling, going on cruises, and spending winters at their residence in St. Augustine, FL. In her spare time, she enjoyed tending to her beautiful flower gardens. Most of all, Gerri loved making memories with her family, especially with her grandchildren and two sisters.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, Robert “Bob” Conn. Gerri is survived by her daughters, Linda Wolf and Sherry Wiggins (Cliff); son, Ronald Brown; sisters, Sandra Link and Karla Lihota (Gerald); 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 11 am. Inurnment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gerri’s memory to Brandywine Valley SPCA, 290 Churchmans Road, New Castle, DE 19720 or online by clicking here.
David Repanshek
Thank you so much Gerri for being a part of my life. I will miss you and Bob. Will never forget the most generous hospitality and family love you gave Melody and I. So many memories for me. Love you Gerri……David
Maria Garbayo
My Dear Gerri:
How I will miss all the things we did together: our daily walks, walking our “babies “ GiGi & Dakota, going to the movies & then dinner afterwards every Saturday, going shopping, sitting on my driveway or porch some evenings, & our sometimes, silly phone calls! I will miss all the things we did together, I will miss you dearly! Remember what we promised each other “ first one that leaves, will watch over the other”! My Angels are embracing you with their wings, Gerri. Rest in peace my friend…I will miss you always🦋🧚🏼♀️🦋
Audrey Ray
Gerri, I am going to miss you my good friend of 60+fun years!!… We have had many good times on vacations together, abroad or in St. Augustine…You have been a caring person to Dave and I and will always remember your generous hospitality….
May you rest in peace my friend , going to miss you greatly …
Love Audrey & Dave Ray
Judy Poe
My deepest condolences to her family. I worked with her at Avon. Gerri was a delightful and fun lady. May she rest in peace.
Jane Nester
Gerri I really loved having worked with you! Surely you’re going to be missed! May you rest in the lords hand! Love you as a friend always!
Domenic Palagruto
Dear Gerri My condolences to Gerri’s family.I had known Bob & Gerri for many years. We were neighbors when we lived in Stratford. I have done their taxes for many years.
Gerri may you rest in peace.
Dom Palagruto
Ericka and Clint Walker
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Sandee and her family in the loss of such a dear sister and family member.
Carol Fretz
Gerri was a pleasure to work with at Avon. She had a beautiful smile, and always went out of her way to get you the supplies you needed to make your job easier. Sending prayers for comfort and peace to her family and friends. Rest in Peace, Gerri. 🙏🙏🙏
Chris Miedzius
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time and hope there is comfort in the thought of the many people she has touched over the years.
She was always very thoughtful and kind to my family and will cherish those memories. We will miss her deeply.May she rest in peace.🌅
Virginia Smith
My condolences and prayers to the family. Gerri was a special friend. She always greeted me with a smile and a kind word. Loved working side by side with her. Blessings.