Geraldine M. (Lauer) Steiner, 99, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, died Monday, July 28, 2025.
Visitation with the family will begin at 6:00 pm, Rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Monday, August 4, 2025; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 5, 2025, both at Church of the Magdalen Catholic Church, 12626 E 21st St. N. Wichita, KS 67206.
Geraldine (“Gerry”) graduated from the St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Wichita in 1947. She later became an instructor there and ultimately retired as an Assistant Professor of Nursing at St. Mary of the Pains College in 1988. Before retiring she was active in numerous nursing organizations and the American Red Cross. A humble servant, after retirement she began her second career as a volunteer (1989-2017), spending countless hours with: Hospital Auxiliaries of Kansas, Via Christi Volunteers, Medical Center Credit Union, Magdalen Altar Society, and the Fabrique Neighborhood Association.
Gerry proudly served as Chairperson of the Via Christi Sewing Committee, where they handcrafted and gave many items to patients.
She will be remembered for her loving assistance to family, friends, and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antone and Martha Lauer; her husband of 50 years, Alfred L. Steiner; and brothers, Walter, Linus, and Ambrose Lauer.
Survived by her son, Dwight (Anne) Steiner of Frederick, CO; grandchildren, Molly Steiner of Denver, CO and Maren Steiner of Kansas City, MO; sisters, Winifred Albert of Wichita, and Bernetta Girrens of Katy, TX.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Dear Neighbor Ministries, 1329 S. Bluffview, Wichita, KS 67218; Church of the Magdalen, 12626 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS 67206.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
