Geraldine Blanchat

St. Marys-Geraldine Marie Blanchat, 86, passed away Monday, February 17, 2014 at the St. Marys Manor.

She was born May 23, 1927 at Olpe, the daughter of Leo and Mary Nuessen Voeste.

She moved to St. Marys in 1951. Mrs. Blanchat was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

She was united in marriage to Louis E. Blanchat on April 18, 1949 at Olpe. He preceded her in death on July 25, 1985. She was also preceded in death by a son, Gerald D. Blanchat on February 13, 1980 and a daughter, Janet L. Blanchat on September 16, 1999.

Survivors include nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Internment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mrs. Blanchat will lie in state after 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Piper Funeral Home where there will be a Rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic School in Olpe and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.