Haar, Gerri

Gerri Haar, 54, of Germantown, died Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at her home. She was born September 1, 1955 in Centralia, daughter of George and Agnes (Winkler) Hermeling. She married Jim Haar on November 24, 1973 in Germantown and he survives in Germantown. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her mother, Agnes (special friend, Paul Jansen) Hermeling of Germantown; her children, Kevin (fiancée, Tara) Haar of New Baden, Becky (Jim) Choat of Belleville, Sheila (Brian) Heimann of Germantown, Stacy (fiancé, Dave) Haar of Belleville, Josh (Teresa) Haar of St. Rose, and Colby (Sara) Haar of Damiansville; 11 grandchildren, Kevin Haar II, Ashley Haar, Morgan Choat, Kelsey Heimann, Brock Heimann, Abigail Heimann, Caitlin Asbury, Alyssa Asbury, Trevor Asbury, Diesel Haar, and Macy Haar; two sisters, Mary Jane (Mark) Schrage of St. Rose and Barb (Joe) Eilers of Breese; father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Rita Haar of New Baden; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Harry & Doris Haar of New Baden, Angela & Larry Eversgerd of Germantown, Donna & Steve Pasquale of New Baden, David & Brenda Haar Chippewa Falls, WI, Paul & Vickie Haar of New Memphis and Joe & Lydia Haar of New Baden; she is also survived by many loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, George Hermeling and other beloved family members. Mrs. Haar was a billing specialist for VNA TIP. She was a member of St. Boniface Parish in Germantown. Her life was her husband, children and most beloved and precious grandchildren. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown with Msgr. James Buerster and Deacon Rich Bagby officiating. Burial will follow at St. Boniface Cemetery in Germantown. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2009 and from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Hempen Funeral Home in Breese. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society or to the donor’s choice and will be received at the funeral home.