Geraldine Jane Schnabel was born on February 22, 1937 to Edwin and Esther (Bertsch) Schnabel in Eureka, South Dakota. She graduated from Eureka High School before attending business college in the Black Hills. Following graduation from business school, Geri met and married Elmer Beck and to this union two children, Greg and Kristi, were born. Geri was a clinic nurse at Britton Medical Clinic for many years and at the age of 50, she returned to school to pursue her Registered Nurse degree. Geri graduated from Presentation Nursing School and moved to Sioux Falls working for Avera Behavioral Health and Bethany Nursing Home before her retirement. Geri enjoyed crocheting, knitting, cooking, and gardening. She had a tender heart for animals and always made room for family pets; caring for dogs and cats at every stage of life. She especially loved 4th of July picnics at the lake with the Beck family where she was known for her famous taco salad. Another highlight for Geri was the Annual Bertsch Family reunions.

Geri’s wish was to be cremated and requested no services be held. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Grateful for having shared her life are her children, Greg (Carol) Beck of Britton, SD and Kristi Beck of Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren, Mitchell Beck of Grand Forks, ND and Betsy Beck of Spicer, MN; and many dear relatives and friends.

Geri was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Esther Schnabel; and brothers, Andrew Schnabel and Gene Schnabel.