Lilly Mae Miller Gerrits, 82, passed away March 13, 2012 at her home with Brian and Lynn at her side. Lilly was born February 25, 1930 in Kaukauna, daughter of the Michael and Margaret (Lambie) Miller. On September 8, 1951, Lilly married the late Robert M. Gerrits at Immaculate Conception Church in Oneida.
Lilly enjoyed traveling and was a hostess for Alberts Tours. She also enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and her XYZ Club in Kaukauna.
Lilly is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Brian (Lynn) Gerrits, De Pere; her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon (Brian) Sullivan, Clearwater, FL.; grandchildren, Curtis (Cassie) Gerrits, Cottage Grove, MN.; Geoffrey (Melody) Gerrits, Appleton; Bradley (fiance Katie Rock) Gerrits, Pine River; Jason (Trixie Dantis) VanDenEng, Chicago, IL.; Jesse Gerrits, Brandon Gerrits, Green Bay; great-grandson, Ethan Lee Gerrits.
Lilly is further survived by her brothers, Mike (Colleen) Miller, Ron (LaVerne) Miller; sisters-in-law, LaVerne Miller, Myrna Miller, Marcy Miller, brother-in-law, Dave Kobs; In-laws, Lloyd (Dottie) Gerrits, Clarence Gerrits, Carole Gerrits, Audrey Manders and Rosella (Lee) Conrad.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her son, Bruce Gerrits, her granddaughter, Megan Sullivan, brothers Herb, William and Adam Miller; her sister, Elsie Kobs; her in-laws, Evelyn Gerrits, Sam Manders, Ken Gerrits and Donald Gerrits.
Friends may call from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 305 N Tenth St. De Pere. A Memorial Service will be at 1:00 pm with Fr. John Katamba officiating. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family.
A special thank you to Audrey Manders, Anne Hoffman and Unity Hospice for the wonderful care given to Lilly. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established for the American Heart Association.
Mom, We will always remember your endless smile, your caring heart, and that positive attitude you always had no matter how difficult the situation. You always cared for everyone around you, and always put the needs of others in front of your own. We will always remember you Mom.
