Geraldine 'Geri' Leimbach

Geraldine Aline "Geri" Leimbach, 87, of Jackson passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, at her home, surrounded by family.

She was born Feb. 7, 1933, in New Wells, the daughter of Clarence H. and Gusta Pfeiffer Boren. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells. She later moved to Pocahontas and married Eugene "Gene" Leimbach on July 6, 1952, at Zion Lutheran Church. Gene preceded her in death Oct. 21, 2005.

In 1961, Geri became a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson, where she taught Sunday school for many years, was active in the Concordia Guild and other activities of the church.

Geri worked for Cape Girardeau County Abstract and Title Co. from 1951 until her retirement in 2002, except for eight years she was employed as a stay-at-home mom by Norma Jones, a court reporter.

She is survived by a son, Mark and wife Leslie Leimbach of Jackson; a daughter, Mary and husband Steve Derringer of LaBelle, Florida; three grandchildren, Lauren and husband Robert Erwin of St. Charles, Missouri, Brett and wife Carrie Leimbach of Jackson and Kylie Leimbach of St. Louis; and three great-grandchildren, Caleb Erwin, Spencer Leimbach and Luke Leimbach.

Also surviving are two brothers, Allen (Mary Ann) Boren and Roy (Jane) Boren; and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews living throughout the country.

She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with the Rev. Joshua Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Radio Broadcast or to St. Paul Lutheran School.

Face masks are required for the visitation and funeral. Please also observe social-distancing guidelines because of the compromised health of some family members.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the "Tribute Wall" tab of Geri's personal obituary page at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.