Geraldine Pauline Klug
December 2, 1940 - March 31, 2026
Geraldine Pauline Klug, 85, of Hooper, Nebraska
passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the Pathfinder Assisted Living in Fremont.
Geraldine was born on December 2,1940 in Julesburg, Colorado to Dwayne and Pauline (Engelker) Maahs. She graduated from Julesburg High School in 1960.
She married the love of her life of 54 years, Jerry Klug, on 8/20/1961. In 1967, Geraldine and Jerry moved to Venango, Nebraska, where they raised their two children, Scott and Natalie, and built a life centered around family and community. Geraldine was a devoted mother who was deeply involved in local activities. She participated in fundraisers, PTA events, chili feeds, and cake raffles, taught Sunday School, and faithfully played the organ at St. Paul's Lutheran Church for 50 years. She was a familiar and passionate fan at school sporting events, always cheering on the kids.
For the past 10 years, Geraldine was blessed to live with Scott & Darcy Klug in their homes in Fremont and Hooper.
Geraldine is survived by her son, Scott (Darcy) Klug of Hooper; her daughter, Natalie (David) Shields of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren, Nicholas Lawson, Megan Klug, Emma (Max) Cordua, Sarah Shields, Preston Shields and Dawson Klug; and her sister, Beverly Elting of Parker, Colorado.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerry; her parents; and her brother, Jr. Maahs.
Geraldine will be remembered for her kindness, her generosity, and the love she shared so freely with all who knew her.
The memorial service will be 10:30am, Friday, April 3, 2026 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper, with the Rev. Casey Lieneman officiating.
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