Geraldine B. "Gerri" Chappuis

Geraldine B. “Gerri” Chappuis, age 86 of Eagan, MN and formerly of Faribault, MN passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Stonehaven of Eagan Senior Living.

Geraldine Barbara, the daughter of Shurrell and Bernadette (Rooney) Olmstead was born on October 30, 1937 in Minneapolis, MN. She attended Bethlehem Academy High School and later graduated from St. Anthony High School in Minneapolis with the class of 1955. On August 20, 1955 she was united in marriage to Francis V. Chappuis Jr. in Minneapolis. Francis preceded her in death on November 6, 2015. Gerri worked for 26 years as a secretary at the Faribault Vocational Technical College. 

First and foremost, Gerri loved being a wife, mother, and grandmother. She was very proud of her home on Roberd’s Lake and took wonderful care of it. She enjoyed travel with her family. Gerri loved the outdoors, especially snowmobiling and being at the lake. She was an avid Vikings and Gophers fan. Gerri also loved gardening, baking, and playing cards with her card club friends.

She is survived by her children, Deb Morgan of Scottsdale, AZ and Mike (Diane) Chappuis of Eagan, MN; by three grandchildren, Mariah Morgan, Claire Chappuis (Nishant Nayudu) and Erin Chappuis Koch (Ryan); by her siblings, Judy (Ted) Mesjak of Illinois and Tom (Dottie) Olmstead of Champlin, MN; by her sister-in-law, Ann (Don) VanRyn of Rochester, MN and by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and by her sister, Julie Olmstead.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of St. Patrick in Shieldsville, MN with Fr. Timothy Sandquist officiating. Interment will be held at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Faribault.

Visitation will be held at the church on Friday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, family prefers that memorials be directed to 4 Seasons Recreation Club in Wascott, WI or the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in memory of Gerri.