Gerry (Bredehoft) Rismoen – Fergus Falls, MN

Gerry (Bredehoft) Rismoen passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 at Pioneer Care in Fergus Falls, MN at the age of 85. Germaine Gay Bredehoft was born to Alice and Adolf Rismoen July 31, 1938 in Fergus Falls, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. Gerry graduated from Roosevelt Park Senior High School in Fergus Falls in 1956. She prepared for her administrative career by taking courses at Anoka-Hennepin Technical College and Century College. June 29, 1957 Gerry married Allen Rismoen at Trinity Lutheran Church. They first resided in St. Paul, MN and later settled in Circle Pines, MN. Gerry and Allen had 4 children: Becky, Brian, Julie and Greg. The couple’s interests included motorcycling, camping and their involvement in the local snowmobiling club, the Circle Pines Sno-Goers. In Gerry’s earlier career, she worked as Anoka County Clerk of Court. From 1971 to 1974, Gerry wrote the “Pines Potpourri” weekly feature for Circle Pines’ local newspaper, The Circulating Pines. From 1976 through 2003, Gerry worked various positions including Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police and at the Circle Pines-Lexington Police De-partment (Centennial Lakes Police Department). Also within this time frame (1985-1989), she served as the Commission Secretary for the Centennial Fire District. Upon her retirement in 2003, Gerry moved back to her hometown of Fergus Falls. Retirement was short lived! Shortly after her move, she returned to what she knew best: she worked as transcriptionist at the Fergus Falls Police Department from 2004-2009. After her 2nd retirement, she volunteered her time by helping with archiving duties at the Otter Tail County Historical Society. In her later years, she enjoyed playing cards and bingo with friends, monthly “Girl Grad” lunches, casino trips, senior center activities and spending time with family. She was an avid reader, was always up for starting yet another jigsaw puzzle, and loved rides in the country, especially enjoying the beautiful fall leaves and hoping for a deer sighting. Her face would always light up anytime she knew that an ice cream treat was in her future! Those who knew Gerry ap-preciated her sense of fun and humor; she was happiest when she was laughing and joking around with those who really “got” her. Preceded by her in death were her parents: Alf and Alice Bredehoft; brother: Larry Bredehoft; and sisters: Margene Bredehoft, Delores Kivley and Donna Ecker along with many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins. Gerry is survived by children: Becky Rismoen of Fergus Falls, Brian (Sue) Rismoen of Indianapolis, IN; Julie Rismoen of Alexandria, MN and Greg (Layla) Rismoen of Columbia Heights, MN; grandchildren: Thomas Brinker, Michele (Greg) Bird, Christy (Jason) Kritz, Kari McMillian, Stephanie (Kevin) Schmidt, Allison Rismoen, Elsa and Wilhel-mina Rismoen; 13 great-grandchildren (with one more on the way), 3 great-great-grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Blessed be the memory of Gerry Rismoen. Visitation service was 4-6 p.m. Friday, November 3, 2023 with a Prayer Service 5:30 p.m. at the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls. Memorial Service was 11 a.m. Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls. Glende-Nilson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Fergus Falls was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be made online at www.GlendeNils on.com.