Genevieve A. Birkelo Obituary
The world bids farewell to Genevieve A. Birkelo of Viroqua, Wisconsin, departing on December 8, 2024 at the age of 101. Genevieve leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Julius Forde and Nora Forde (Bringe); her husband Gerhard Birkelo; her siblings, Arlin, Elwood Forde and Ruth McClurg; and her in-laws, Norma Forde, Robert McClurg and Ronald White.
She is survived by: her children, Paul of Viroqua, Jolene of Viroqua, Nancy Wood of Middleton and John of Middleton; her granddaughters, Hannah Birkelo (John Schneider, Jr.) of Germantown, Emma Birkelo of Lund, Katherine Wood (David Baar) of Santa Monica, CA and Rachel Wood (Christian Schuster) of Mesa, AZ; her great grandchildren, Sofia and Leonora "Nora" Schneider; her daughter-in-law Maria Sandgren; her sister Carolyn White; and her sister-in-law Beverly Forde.
Visitation was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Vosseteig Larson Funeral Home (123 W Decker St, Viroqua, WI 54665). A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be given to Bethel Home and Services, Sugar Creek Bible Camp or other charities.
