Beatrice (Blodgett) Verhagen

Beatrice, 83, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010, daughter of the late Benjamin and Emma (Kipp) Blodgett, Sr. was born October 8, 1926 in Allouez. Beatrice graduated from Nicolet High School, West De Pere, in 1944, and worked at the Wisconsin Telephone Company as a long distance operator for 10 years. She married Robert E. Verhagen, May 19, 1951, at Grace Lutheran Church, Green Bay. Survived by daughter, Vickie, Salt Lake City, UT; son, Bill and daughter-in-law, Mari, Rockledge, Florida; two granddaughters, Brook and her husband, Johnny Meigs, and Amy Smith; three great grandchildren: Austin, Lillian and Olivia, all of Florida; brother, Ben Blodgett, Jr.; sister, Mary Heesaker, De Pere; sister-in-law, Mildred Erdmann, De Pere; and many nieces and nephews. Private services and interment were held at Woodlawn Cemetery. Pastor Julie Wrubbel-Lange, Grace Lutheran Church, officiated. Cotter Funeral Home, De Pere, assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. The family would like to thank Pastor Julie Wrubbel-Lange for her many cheerful visits and communion, Barb and Jude, Bev and Mark, for their caregiving and their sacrificial devotion to her, and the staff of Cotter Funeral Home. Mom, you were gentle and humble, a generous heart. You always had a smile and kind word for all those you met. The spirit of giving was your gift and the Lord was always in your heart. You have given us the gifts of family and friendship and have brightened our hearts with lifetime memories of laughter, love, and a place called home. We’ll miss you so until it’s our time to meet again in the glorious place you are now. Love, Vickie and Bill

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