Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Kay (Anderson)

Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Kay (Anderson) Windhorst

Geraldine K. Windhorst, 79 of Stromsburg, NE died on October 10, 2026, in Lincoln, NE.

Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Gerry was born on March 30, 1947 to Richard and Donna Anderson. She was baptized and confirmed at Swede Home Lutheran Church in Stromsburg, NE. She was raised on a farm with her sisters Paulette and JoAnn and her brother Jack. She attended Stromsburg high School. Gerry married Marvin “Whitey” Gustafson in 1964. This union was blessed with two children, Angela and Jeff. Gerry went to college in 1985 to pursue nursing. She had a life long passion for helping and caring for others. She always took time to care for her grandparents, parents and friends. Gerry had a long career of nursing at Annie Jeffrey Hospital in Osceola, NE which she loved. Gerry married Darrell Windhorst on July 12th, 1985. They were happily married until his death in February 2021. Gerry was a talented seamstress. She could whip up or repair anything needed for her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening and keeping her lawn perfectly manicured. She loved a good crossword puzzle and game of Sudoku. Jeeping with friends all over the U.S. was one of her favorite past times. Gerry loved spending times with family and friends. She especially loved following all the grandkids and great grandkids sporting events. Some of her favorite memories were going to Husker Football and Volleyball games watching her grandchildren play for the Huskers! Gerry treasured her time spent with family and friends. She was a strong, resilient woman with an infectious laugh, had friends of all ages and will be missed by many.

Survivors include her daughter Angela (Doug) Evans of Lincoln and son Jeff (Chris) Gustafson of Gretna; grandchildren: Dr. Tyler (Kate) Evans, Erik (Sophie) Evans, Annika Evans, Kade Gustafson and Sylvie Gustafson; great grandchildren: Maxwell, Samson, Beau, Crew and Hank Evans; sisters Paulette (Jim) Clark of Colorado, and JoAnn (Randy) Baker of Omaha and brother Jack Anderson of Stromsburg, and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Darrell, parents, Richard and Donna Marie Anderson.

Memorials are suggested to Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital or to City of Stromsburg for Buckley Park or the swimming pool.

Dubas Funeral Home of Stromsburg and Osceola has been entrusted with arrangements. Dubasfuneralhome. com