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Geraldine "Jerrie" B. Huerter

Seneca, Kansas

09/24/1927 - 03/23/2021

Geraldine “Jerrie” Bernadine Huerter, 93, passed away peacefully at Life Care Center of Seneca, on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, surrounded by family.

Jerrie was born to Henry B. and Mary J. Rethman Enneking, on September 4, 1927 on a farm in rural Seneca. She attended Sts. Peter & Paul School; graduating from Sts. Peter & Paul High with the class of 1945.  She married James J. Huerter on September 3, 1946 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca.  The couple made their home in the Kelly community, and were members of St. Bede’s Catholic Church in Kelly. In 2008, Jerrie suffered a stroke, and in 2010 moved to Seneca; where she was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Jerrie was a volunteer at the Sts. Peter & Paul Mission Center for many years.

Jerrie spent many years as a homemaker, growing a large garden and canning her produce for the winter months.  She loved to cook and bake and was always trying new recipes. She was a waitress at the Lakeside Steakhouse and later at Bob’s Sirloin Room. She was also employed by SRS as a caregiver. Jim and Jerrie celebrated 74 ½ years of marriage.

Jerrie was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and belonged to the Altar Society. She enjoyed spending time and fishing with family and friends at the “pond;” and selling her produce at the Farmers Market.  She also was an avid antique collector.

Besides parents, preceded in death by a great- grandson, Dyllon Butrick on September 12, 2012; her brothers, Ronald C. Enneking on October 28, 2003 and Robert H. Enneking on May 9, 2007; and her sisters, Joan M. “Babe” Palmer on July 22, 2007 and Virginia Roggenkamp on May 13, 2015.

She is survived by her husband, Jim of the home; and her children, Connie (Roger) Battin of Hiawatha, James Jr (Ann) Huerter of Topeka, Gary (Lori) Huerter of Seneca, Ronnie Huerter of Seneca; Cindy (Dan) Carlson of Seneca, Kelli (Greg) Olberding of Seneca; DeAnn (Larry) Herberholz of Scottsboro, Alabama; 23 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild on the way.

Jerrie will lie in state at the Funeral Home on Thursday, March 25th from 8AM-8PM. The Funeral Mass for Jerrie will be held on Friday, March 26, 2021; at 10:30 AM at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca; a rosary will be prayed at 10 AM, prior to the Mass. Burial will be in St. Bede’s Cemetery in Kelly.

Memorials may be left in her memory, to Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School.

Jerrie will lie in state at the Funeral Home on Thursday, March 25th from 8AM-8PM. The Funeral Mass for Jerrie will be held on Friday, March 26, 2021; at 10:30 AM at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca; a rosary will be prayed at 10 AM, prior to the Mass. Burial will be in St. Bede’s Cemetery in Kelly.

Jerrie will lie in state at the Funeral Home on Thursday, March 25th from 8AM-8PM. The Funeral Mass for Jerrie will be held on Friday, March 26, 2021; at 10:30 AM at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca; a rosary will be prayed at 10 AM, prior to the Mass. Burial will be in St. Bede’s Cemetery in Kelly.

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8 Comments

  1. Vicki Huerter Tomlinson on March 24, 2021 at 2:17 pm

    Jim and family, I am so sorry to learn of Jerri’s death. She will be missed by many. Vicki Huerter Tomlinson

  2. Elizabeth L. Haug on March 24, 2021 at 3:05 pm

    Sympathy to Jim and all you kids and your families. Enjoyed working with Jerri at Bob’s Sirloin Room in Seneca when I was a Sophomore, Junior and Senior. She was always so cheerful and lots of fun memories with her at Bob’s. Loved coming to the house to do her hair and nails for a special wedding in the family. She giggled and was so happy for me to be there for her reminishing our “fun times”. Also loved caring for her at the home on occasions. Always fun to drop by a special piece of cake/cookies for Jim and Jerri and visit. Rest in Peace Jerri !! Betty and Mike Haug

    • Kelli Olberding on May 26, 2021 at 12:05 pm

      Thanks for all your help Betty!

  3. Joan Akin on March 24, 2021 at 6:25 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Your family are in thoughts and prayers

  4. Troy Enneking on March 24, 2021 at 6:28 pm

    I’m saddened to hear about aunt Jerrie. My condolences to Jim and all her family. I will always I have a special place in my soul for Jerrie. When my daughter Summer was struggling with her eating disorder at the age of 12 in 2011, Jerrie wrote her a few letters while she was hospitalized in Denver. I doubt Jerrie and Summer ever met before, but what a very thoughtful and kind gesture. She will always be remembered.

    • Bruce Huerter on March 27, 2021 at 7:25 pm

      I’m sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to you and the family.
      -Bruce and Jane

    • Kelli Olberding on May 26, 2021 at 12:06 pm

      Thanks Troy…….I didn’t even know she did that but she was always so good with words and letters.

  5. Kay & Walt Hostettler on March 25, 2021 at 1:43 pm

    Connie, Jay and all of your family family, we were very sad to learn of your mother’s passing. May God grant you and all of your family His peace and comfort at this difficult time. – Walt and Kay Hostettler

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