Geraldine Mandel

MANDEL Geraldine “Jeri” Anne Mandel (Michaels) Beloved and cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Age 90 of Oakdale, Minnesota. Passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 27th, 2019. Preceded in death by husband Walter J. Mandel, infant daughter Jeanne Marie, parents George and Armorel Michaels, and brothers Robert G. and Donald Michaels. Survived by children; Jim (Gail), Marilyn (Bob) LeClair, Don (Kathy), Patrice (Bob) Zangs, Kate (Jeff) Noreen, Dean; 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, two more great grandchildren expected this spring, and brother Clayton E. (Gerry) Michaels. As a mother of seven children, a church volunteer, and a grade school teacher’s aide for over a decade, Jeri had a lifelong commitment to the safety, care, growth, compassion, and sanctity of all children. Visitation Friday, March 8 from 4-8PM at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM at CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION, 51 7th Street West, St. Paul with 1 hour visitation prior to Mass. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights. A special thank you for the exceptional care provided by Home Instead Senior Care, Maplewood, MN, Norris Square, Cottage Grove, MN, Boutwell’s Landing/Allina Hospice, Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. Memorials preferred to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, c/o Geraldine A. Mandel Memorial, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN. 38105