Geraldine Yvonne Kutsenda

Geraldine Yvonne Kysiak Kutsenda was born on April 26, 1942, and passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on April 1, 2022. Gerry leaves behind her devoted husband, Robert Kutsenda, and children Mary Ellen (Steve) Fitzsimonds, Lisa (Andrew) Katzke, Eric (Mary) Kutsenda. She cherished her many grandchildren, Elizabeth (Clint) Edger, Christianne Derwinski, Patrick (Amanda) Fitzsimonds, Matthew Katzke, Rachael Kutsenda, Colleen Kutsenda and was preceded in death by her grandson, Andrew (Natalie) Derwinski. She was blessed with great grandchildren, Ellie and Abby Edger and Angela, Ryland, Taylor and Lillian Fitzsimonds. She is loving sister-in-law to Don (Vicki) Kutsenda and was preceded in death by sister Joanne and brother-in-law, John Wrobel; beloved Auntie to Karen, Kim, Dennis, Samantha, Heather, Holly (deceased), Donovan and Ashleigh. She is missed by her loyal beagle, Belle.

Gerry was born in Harvey, Illinois to Theophil and Genevieve (Rzab) Kysiak and met Robert at Thornton High School. They both attended DePaul University where she earned a B.S. Marketing degree. She and Bob shared 57 years of marriage and lived in Harvey, Dolton, South Holland, Olympia Fields and Chicago, Illinois as well as EagleVail, Edwards and Castle Rock, Colorado. She worked for the Paper Mate Pen Company, Red Carpet Travel and Beaver Creek Associates, and volunteered her time as a Girl Scout leader and program director. Gerry will be remembered most for her love of her family which she exhibited daily and during celebrations, holidays and birthdays. She enjoyed traveling with family and friends throughout the United States and Europe and gathered often with them in the Colorado mountains and on the beaches of Maui. Everyone was welcome and her home was filled with warm hospitality and the sweet sound of laughter. As she aged, Gerry taught us how to grow with dignity, humor and kindness; and when the good Lord finally called, how to meet Him with courage and faith in the promise of what lies ahead.

Celebration of Gerry’s Life will be held Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 5-8:30 p.m.

The Millhouse at Phillip S. Miller Park

1375 E. Plum Creek Parkway

Castle Rock, Colorado 80104

(once you enter the Phillip S. Miller Park complex, there will be signs directing you to the Millhouse and parking)

Memorial Service will begin at 5:15 p.m. on the covered patio. Cocktails and dinner will be served following the service. Sunset toast to Gerry will occur at 7:45 p.m.

We hope you can join us to share stories and memories.

Please let Mary Ellen know prior to June 30 if you will attend:

Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to Colorado Beagle Rescue

http://www.coloradobeaglerescue.org/donations.html