Condolences for Eileen Dorothea Geppert

Many from Maple Grove have called her Momma G. I am included in those blessed to have had her for a second mom! She taught me to bake bread (as well as other yummy goodies). She taught me to sew. She taught me to counted cross stitch. Funny story. She always considered me a somewhat stubborb child, so it was no suprise to her when I wanted her to teach me counted cross stiching and she told me to pick out a little pattern and she would teach me. I came back with a very intricate, large 8 x 10 pattern (maybe bigger). She shook her head and tried to explain that I needed to start out small or I would get bored and wouldn't finish it. She was right, I was a stubborn child. She finally said ok but that she didn't think I would ever finish it. Well, it was on. I was going to prove to her that I wouldn't get bored and I would finish it. She would just shake her head and smile as I stubbornly worked on it. I think the day I showed her that I had finished, probably a couple of years later, she was shocked. I told her it was because she had challeneged me that I did finally finish it. If she hadn't, I probably would not have. She helped make me who I am today, and I will be forever thankful to have grown up in a neighborhood like ours, where our parents got involved in each others kids' lives. Thank you Momma G for being a mentor and a loving second mom to me! I will miss my little "hola momma". ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

Mrs. Geppert was one of my most favorite ladies growing up. She was like a second mom. She always made me feel welcome and loved in her home. She called me the neighborhood pet, which made me feel immensely special. She was a gem and treasure. My heart and love go out to her family. I know she is up in heaven with all the greats that beat her to the pearly gates! Your smile and warmth will never be forgotten Mamma G.