"Sad to run across this obituary. My parents met Gesina & her husband in Louisiana during the war. And until Mom died in 2003, they exchanged Christmas cards every year, including the news of the past year. While they may both be gone and together again, the memory of their friendship remains with me. God bless you and keep you. "
In loving memory of
Gesina C. Jungling
March 24, 1920 - January 27, 2014
Gesina C. Brinkman Schneiderman Jungling, 93, of Allison, Iowa, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison in Allison, Iowa. She was born on March 24, 1920, in East Frisia, Germany, to William and Alma (Kampman) Eilers. Gesina attended rural Butler County schools. She was married to Chris Brinkman in 1941, he preceded her in death; she married William Schneiderman in 1963, he also preceded her in death and she then married Henry Jungling in 1989, he also preceded her in death. Gesina was a homemaker and worked for the ASC office in Allison for many years. She was an active member of St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, where she sang in the choir for over thirty years, taught Sunday school, taught Adult Sunday Classes and lead Bible study. She was involved with the community of Allison and was active in the Legion Auxiliary, where she was passed President. Gesina was on the Butler County Red Cross board, Allison Cancer Society Board and the Allison Library Board. She is survived by her two sons Mark (Linda) Brinkman of Janesville and Darrel (Janell) Brinkman of Hampton, granddaughter Michelle Lehr of Waterloo and her daughter Shelby Lehr, grandson Kris Brinkman of Waverly, granddaughter Sara Mullinix of Hazleton and her children Dawson Mullinix, Lillian Folsom and Jameson Folsom, sisters Alma (Lester) Bettenga of Clarksville, Grace Arends of Janesville, Margareta March of Oelwein and Adeline Johnson of Clarksville, sister-in-laws Barbara Eilers of Allison, Betty Eilers of Webster City and Georgia Eilers of Clarksville, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Gesina was preceded in death by her parents William and Alma, husbands Chris, William and Henry, brothers Chris Eilers, William Eilers, George Eilers and Edward Eilers.
Burial will take place in the Allison Cemetery.
Tributes
"My condolences to the family and friends of Gesina Jungling. Our Heavenly Father is deeply concerned about the plight of the human family. He has a set a time when all pain, suffering and death will be done away on earth. These promises are found in the Bible at John chapter 11 verses 25 & 26 and at Revelation chapter 21 verses 4 and 5. Please read these scriptures to find further comfort."
"My sincere sympathies to your families. I have very fond memories of my Sunday School days at St James. Peace and God's blessings be with you. "
"Dear Family of Gesina, Thinking of you in the loss of your Dear Mother/Grandmother. My Mother, Alma Kampman (Albert's daughter) was a dear friend (cousin) of your Mother over the years but they didn't get to visit often being we lived in WI. When your boys were young, your family made a visit to our farm near Muscoda, and we had a fun time. I remember your Father cleaning everything under the hood of your vehicle. Then when we could would stop in at Gesina's and always looked forward to having that cup of tea together. The last time was in their home in Aplington, and we had cake with strawberries along with the tea. They were always special times. I did get to visit one time at her place at Allison, and we visited a bit with mail. She was always so pleasant and cheerful and interested in others. I have her final Christmas card so she didn't forget. You will miss here but enjoy the wonderful memories. Love, Charleen Studnicka, Blue River, WI"
"i'm glad I got to spend last Monday afternoon with her...she's been a grandma for 27 years, even after Grandpa J died...my boys remember going over there to eat cookies & talk Hawkeye sports. God bless you Gesina...wish I could've been there with you like you asked...we love you!"
"Gesina was a very dear lady to me. She inspired me in many ways, especially with her faith. I lived with her for 5 years while I taught in Allison. She never forgot my birthday, wedding anniversary, or at Christmas all these years since 1985. I will miss her. My sympathy to Mark and Darrell and families."