Geraldine (Geri) L. Barmann Obituary (1931

Geraldine (Geri) L. Barmann, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, WA. She was born January 14, 1931, in Chicago, the oldest of three daughters, to Mitchell and Loretta (Bronson) Hanko. She married Gerald Barmann on June 26, 1947, in Chicago. Together, they raised three daughters. They moved to Washington State in 1959 and ultimately designed and built a lovely home themselves in Belfair, WA, where they resided for 29 years. Geri loved their home and the beautiful yard and gardens she created and maintained over the years. Her flowering trees, rhododendrons and azaleas were truly a sight to behold. She loved her family dearly and always looked forward to their visits and special holiday times spent together. Her favorite was always Christmas! Left to remember and love her, are two daughters, Sheryl (Larry) Braile and Kim (Walt) Knott, and four grandchildren: William (Margaret) Braile, Thomas Braile, Alisa Church and Kristy Knott; two great-granddaughters: Madison and Allison Braile, and two sisters: Joan (Orval) Bever and Marilyn (Roland) Ropp. Geri was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Gerald, and her much loved daughter, Phyllis (Bruce) Church. All of us who knew and loved Geri, know that she held a special place in her heart for her pets and all the animals that frequented her yard. For that reason, contributions to the ASPCA or the National Wildlife Federation would be appreciated. Services will be private family..