Wirth, Geraldine "Geri"Geraldine "Geri" Wirth, age 83, of Manitowoc passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County.Geraldine was born on October 5, 1933, in Louisville, KY, daughter of the late George and Virginia (Green) Vitatow. On October 27, 1955, she married Richard H. Wirth in Dubuque, IA. He preceded her in death on June 19, 2015. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. She is survived by her children: Bonnie (Chuck) Rodey; Tom Wirth; Jim Wirth; Barb Zill; Carol Wirth; six grandchildren: David (Jen) Rodey; Richard (Laura) Rodey; Traci (Jay) Jones; Natasha Zill; Justin Wirth; Samantha Wirth; five great-grandchildren: Valin Rodey; Raven Marquette; Jocelyn Rodey; Adan Palacios; SoraLynn Jones; one brother-in-law: Otto (Nona) Wirth, Bass Lake; two sisters-in-law: Delores Wirth-Meyer, Wausau; Dorothy Wirth, Antigo; very special care-giver/friend and angel to our family: Ann King, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Richard H. Wirth; three sisters and brothers-in-law: Minnie (Ken) Henry; Mary Agnes (Louis) Ballard; Stella (Bill) Haycroft; two brothers-in-law: Robert Wirth; Donald Wirth; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Janet (Roy) Plamann; one nephew: Brian Wirth.Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 1122 South 8th Street, Manitowoc. The Rev. David Pleier will officiate with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers Memorial donations may be made in Geraldine's name to the , the or a . Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.comOur mother is a devoted wife and mother. She stood tall with all the trials and tribulations of the family, and supported us in our endeavors. She was a dedicated housewife and the best leading role model/mother who put her children/grandchildren above anything else. Mom loved to shop and taught us all how to be thrifty. She most enjoyed her Thursday night bowling with her daughters and friends. She was mom to everyone who met her and always had a smile on her face. You will be missed by us all.The family would like to give a very special thank you to Aurora Medical Center, especially to the nurses and staff on the 3rd Floor, West Wing for the loving care and compassion shown to our mother and family.