Geraldine Mae Huckendubler


Geraldine “Geri” Mae Huckendubler, of Copemish, Michigan, previously of Charlotte, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024, with family by her side. Geri was born January 24, 1939, to Frederick and Helen (Koeller) Sauder.

On July 14, 1972, she married Richard Huckendubler. Her most treasured and loved pastime was spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed snowmobiling, mushroom hunting, camping, crocheting, cooking and playing cards. She was a long-time member of Benzie-Manistee Snowbird Club. She and Richard wintered in Florida for over 20 years. Geri previously worked as a floral designer for the Heather House, Doty Floral and B’s Floral in Charlotte. She also cleaned offices and churches for many years. After moving to Northern Michigan, she was a product demonstrator for Sam’s Club and other area grocery stores.

Geri is loved and survived by: husband, Richard Huckendubler; daughter, Denise Hummel; sons, Randy (Christine) Dingman and Chris (Phil Forrest) Dingman; grandchildren, Nicholas (Sydney) Hummel, Kady (Matthew) Gusky, Carley (Geoff) Cesaretti, and Emily (Brennan) Volk; great-grandchildren, Hailee, Carson, Nora, Connor, Brantlee, Dawson, Hudson, Reyna, Kennedy and Madison; and many special nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; stepmother, Mabel Eileen (Huss) Sauder; sister, Irene (Yvonne) Appelman; step-sister, Bobby Jo Lamie; and nephews, Patrick Appelman and Robert Strotheide.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM, on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Terwilliger Funeral Home, in Kaleva, Michigan. Family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Marilla Township Cemetery.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, or a charity of your choice.
The Terwilliger Funeral Home, in Kaleva, is in charge of arrangements.
www.terwilligerfuneralhome.com