"We send our condolences to Goo Goo's family & remember the great lady she was. Neighbor, customer, friend, etc. for many years. We remember our visit to the cabin on the lake. To our surprise, Goo Goo appeared with a beautiful afghan in her hand & presented it to us. Speechless, we could only say thank you, thank you. It has not been used yet. Now it shall be displayed. Sorry we cannot make her funeral as we are in Texas but will remember her for her friendly, positive, generous life well lived. "
In loving memory of
Gertrude Schrandt
June 14, 1932 - December 2, 2017
Houston, MN - Gertrude Elizabeth Schrandt, age 85 years, was born June 14, 1932 to Earl and Gertrude (Monahan) Seebold. She died December 2, 2017 surrounded by loved ones at home at the farm. She is survived by her much beloved husband, Robert (Sam) Schrandt following 41 years of marriage, travel, and adventure. She is also survived by her "Greatest Treasures", Mary (Roger) Kingsley, Tim Rank, David (Jackolin) Rank, Paul (Julie) Rank, Steve (Jane) Rank, Nancy (David ) White, Allyn Uebel, Debbi Foster, Jeanette Schrandt, and Patricia (Barry) Schrandt. Mom also left a legacy of numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and one great great grandson.
She is further survived by sisters, Patrice (Bob Bruno) Van Pelt, Maureen (Calmer II) Wood, and Mary (James) Hadley, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Bruce, her parents, and siblings David, James, Stan, and Beatrice.
Our Ma, "GooGoo", "Goog", loved life. She loved to fish, camp, crafts of every kind, gamble, and cook. She was the "Crock-pot Queen". She had a strong faith, and many great and comforting visits with Pastor Flesch. She played cards and expressed her faith opinions with Father Roy and Father Don.
"And now it's time to turn off the lights, shut off the T.V., and go to bed."
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Goodview, Minnesota. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Please share a memory of Gertrude and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.
Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Houston is assisting the family with arrangements.
Tributes
"Jeanette & Family, Our sympathy go out to you in this time of loss. Today we will keep you in our prayers. Ted Sally, Eric Tonya All your friends at Laser Magic. "
"I've known the family since I was a small child, I loved maw dearly and I am truly sorry for your loss. Love you all Kerri Hoffman-Pooler"
"Family of Goo Goo~ Oh my gosh, where do I begin.....there is not one picture on here of her without her teeth.....I was soooooooooo looking forward to that...! So many great memories in pictures and the pictures we missed taking !...Goog was a hoot seriously, never a dull moment. Her hair in rollers, that was the norm....and a child in her hand or on her lap...and food. Show me a Seebold that has not eaten good over the generations from Grandma Gert (Monahan) Seebold's cooking right down the line to her girls....Goog, Enee(Maureen) and Mayme(Mary). Then there was Beat(Beatrice), dressed to the "nines" usually sporting a hat and matching purse, who would always be present at the holidays with that laugh and you could see the gold in her teeth...Googs brothers Stosh(Stan) and Jimmy(James) always came with the appetite for the Seebold cooking, at one Holiday, Mayme(Mary) even gave may Dad, James a fork so big we thought it would not fit that mouth, he loaded that fork and managed it just fine. Patsy came home from California for a few Holidays before moving here for good, she fit right in with her brothers and sisters laughing and carrying on about days gone by....After Holiday dinners someone just had to say "card game" ! GAME ON...As Goo Goo boys could testify, a lot of beers went down, cigarettes were smoked and the language flew....but in the end everyone got along, sometimes !!! Ha, there is never a "Seebold" that is wrong....we all learned of that....Goo Goo met Sammy, her Sammy, life was a holiday everyday....her children adored him and so did the rest of the family.... May you all think of the memories with laughter, knowing Goog made a difference in your life.....I will cherish those days and also shed may tears during this time..... God Bless, Tammy Jane"
"Grandma, I will always remember your love and all of the things you've taught me, like making saurkraut, egg custard pies, turd cookies, and refrigerator pickles. I'll keep in my heart the memories of brushing your hair and rubbing your feet so you could have a short nap. I'll remember the excitement of finding a garage sale and going to the casino with you. I will remember the times you spent teaching me a new crochet stitch or going over my latest project. You will always be in my heart and I will do my best to be a grandma like you. I love you and miss you."