Jerri Warling passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 10, 2019. Born Gladys Eleanor Lundquist on June 12, 1926, she was the fifth child of Ellen (Elfstrom) and Carl Lundquist, immigrants from Stockholm, Sweden. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Harold Kohler Jr. and Vern Warling; two sisters, Doris Schilling and Ethel Schmidt; two brothers, Carl “Broth” Lundquist and Lloyd “Babe” Lundquist. Jerri is survived by her daughters, Barb (Renn) Karl and Kathy (Mike) Mlynarczyk; three grandchildren, Polly (Rick) Widsom, Deanna (Gary) Kaufman and Derek (Lisa) Lindoo; six great-grandchildren, Shania Lindoo, Parker, Sophie and Paige Wisdom, Emma and Caleb Kaufman; two great-great-grandchildren, Olivia and Audriana; several nieces and nephews; many caring and loving caregivers of St. Croix Health Center and Lakeview Hospice; and her special furry baby friend, Bella. In one last act of generosity, Jerri’s body is being donated to the Anatomy Bequest Program at the University of Minnesota. At her request there will be no services, but a private party will be planned for family and friends. Appreciated donations may be made on her behalf to St. Croix Health Center (New Richmond, WI) or to Lakeview Hospice (Stillwater, MN).
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