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Obituary for Gerald Francis Longsine
Gerald Francis Longsine, 69, of Oconto, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, August 29, 2011 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Gerald was born February 19, 1942 in Oconto to the late Charles and Letha (Burdik) Longsine Sr. He married June McCartney on October 28, 1961. Gerald worked as an industrial painter most of his life. He retired from NEROCO in 2004. Gerald loved working in his garden and cheering on the Green Bay Packers. Gerald enjoyed spending time with his “little boy”, his Chihuahua, “Chinky”. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Gerald is survived by his wife June Longsine, Oconto; two daughters Vickie (Robert) Bickel, Oconto; Terrie Yarbrough, Green Bay; a son Rick Longsine, Oconto; a sister Clarice Brown, Kenosha; a brother Vernon (Shelly) Longsine, Oconto; two sisters-in-law Angela Longsine, Green Bay; Viola Longsine, Green Bay; nine grandchildren Steven Bickel, Stephanie Bickel, Rikki Yang, Samantha Her, Jordin Krautkramer, Joey Krautkramer, Rena Houts, Jodi Houts, Trista Houts; three great grandchildren Dante Yang, Mia Her and Sophia Her. He was preceded in death by two sisters Edith Brown, Audrey Fonder, and two brothers Charles “Spook” Longsine and Byron “T-John” Longsine. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, from 4 to 8 PM Thursday, September 1, 2011 with prayer services by Deacon Walter Kaszynski at 7 PM. Visitation will continue on Friday, September 2 from 10 to 11 AM at the funeral home. Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Friday at the funeral home with Deacon Walter Kaszynski officiating. Burial will be at the Oconto Catholic Cemetery. On line condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.
Cemetery: Oconto Catholic Cemetery
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