Geraldine L. Drechsel

Geraldine "Gerry" LaVaine Drechsel, 92, of Fergus Falls, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Park Gardens in Fergus Falls.

She was born on December 19, 1933 in Rothsay, to Clara (Hovland) and John Moen. She graduated from Rothsay High School in 1952.

On June 24, 1953, Gerry married James "Jim" G. Drechsel. Together they farmed near Jewett Lake for many years, and then moved in to Fergus Falls the summer of 2001. She moved to park Gardens in May of 2023.

Gerry played the church organ for 70 years, retiring when she turned 90 years old.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Jim of 56 years when he passed in April 2009; parents, John and Clara Moen; siblings, Delia (Lyle) Johnson, Ilene (Lloyd) Lien, Irene (Elmer) Ronningen, Evelyn (Robert) Lamm, Avis (Bud) Zimmerman, Judy (Ken) Toso, Charlotte Moen, Don (Marie) Moen, and Ardell Moen; parents-in-law, John and Anne Drechsel; brothers-in-law, John (Darlene), Elwin, and Norman Drechsel; grandson, John E. Ramirez, and son-in-law, Louis Ramirez.

Gerry is survived by her daughter, Julene (Mike Tetens) Ramirez; son, Ron (Janice) Drechsel; daughter, Diane (Dave) Johnson; grandchildren, Tyler (Jamie) Drechsel, Louis Ramirez, and Stacie (Troy) Kuehl; great-grandchildren, Mason Drechsel, Tucker Kuehl, Ryan Kuehl, Mila Drechsel, and Sydney Kuehl; sister-in-law, Esther Drechsel, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Life: 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Fergus Falls, MN.

Interment: Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Fergus Falls, MN

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com