Geraldine Marie (Long) Pirman died peacefully on September 26, 2024, after a brief illness. Gerrie was born on March 8, 1935, the fourth in a family of nine children. She attended St. Patrick's grade school and graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1952. On September 10, 1955, Gerrie married Frank Pirman. He preceded her in death on December 26, 2014.

From 1976 to May 1997, Gerrie worked as an administrative coordinator the University of Wisconsin -Green Bay. She was a past president and board member of the YWCA of Green Bay/De Pere and was a charter member of the YWCA Women of Vision. For many years she coordinated the volunteers for the YWCA Festival of Trees. She remained active at the YWCA and attended water aerobics with her friends several times a week. Gerrie greatly enjoyed reading and was for many years a member of the "No Name Book Club." After her retirement, she and Frank attended several Elderhostels throughout the country. She especially enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S. and Europe with her sisters and sisters-in-law. She was an avid gardener always looking for new flowers to plant.

Gerrie was truly the heart of her family and loved being with them at gatherings large and small. She often talked about how fortunate she was to have a close and loving family. She took great pride in her grandchildren's accomplishments and spending time with them. She enjoyed planning the annual family Christmas celebration in Door County which was attended by the whole family.

Most importantly, Gerrie found the good in everyone and every situation. She was a wise, gracious woman who provided unwavering support to those she loved and could be counted on for the best advice. She looked out for those whom others overlooked, opening her home and heart to all.

Gerrie is survived by four sons, Francis (Sara), Brian, Pat (Donna), Wayne (Pam); one daughter, Tracy (Steve) Dudkiewicz; nine grandchildren: Leah and Michael Pirman; Max (Shelly) and Lexi Pirman; Elly (fiancé, Anthony) and Milena Pirman; and Mac, Lauren and Ana Dudkiewicz; great-grandchildren, Gianna and Wade Pirman; siblings, Maureen Vaessen, and Victor (Jayne) Long; sisters-in-law, Mary Pirman (Pablo) and Pat Pirman; brother-in-law, Harry Proctor (Judy); numerous nieces and nephews.

Gerrie was proceeded in death by her parents; siblings, Donald (Darlene) Long, Patricia (Howard) Peterson, Thomas (Tai) Long, Colleen Turnquist, Nancy Proctor and Kathy Long; Frank's siblings, Elizabeth Pirman, Bob (Mary) Pirman, Bill Pirman and Margie Pirman.

Friends and family will gather at Old St. Joseph Catholic Church on St. Norbert College Campus, 123 Grant St., (Please, park at Cassandra Voss Center visitor parking lot P14 and then follow the sidewalk past the right side of the Bemis International Center through the campus toward the Fox River. If lot P14 is full, parking on the streets going west, past Dudley Birder Hall is permissible.) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, October 4; Funeral Mass to follow at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Fort Howard Memorial Park. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

Donations can be made in memory of Gerrie to Paul's Pantry, or the YWCA of Green Bay/De Pere.

Gerrie's family wishes a special thank you to the caring staff at Oak Park Assisted Living.