Geraldine Hrdlicka

GERALDINE F. HRDLICKA, age 92 formerly of Waterville died of natural causes on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Lake Shore Inn in Waseca.

Born on July 7, 1928 in St. Clair, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Roy and Marie (Foley) Biggins. She graduated from Mankato High School and went on to attend cosmetology school in Austin. Geraldine married John F. Hrdlicka on May 15, 1950. Together they built their home in Waterville where they raised their six daughters. She enjoyed quilting, canning, gardening, ceramics, golfing, china painting, sewing, playing bridge, traveling, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Waterville.

She is survived by six daughters, Nancy (Ray) Miller of Waseca, Peggy Jewison of North Mankato, Jayne Wohl of Hopkins, Mary Miller of Janesville, Beth Nelson of Waterville and Maureen Cerwinske of Mankato and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Pat (Jeanne) Biggins; brother-in-law, Chester (Helen) Hrdlicka of Elysian; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Kathleen (Melvin) Splett and Sharon Biggins; and brother, Jack (Cele) Biggins.

The family would like to thank Lake Shore Inn in Waseca for the wonderful care given to Gerry.

Private family services are being held. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Waterville.