Gertrude Ann Peplinski

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Peplinski, Gertrude "Trudy" Ann 87, of Duluth died Jan. 21, 2012 in her home. Trudy was born February 23, 1924 in Duluth to Nicholas and Bertha (Giesen) Faustich. She graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1941 and also attended Duluth Business University. Trudy married the love of her life and best dance partner Raymond Francis Peplinski on Jan. 19, 1946 in Duluth. She worked at the Duluth Public Library and in the City of Duluth Treasurer's Office. After Ray's death in 1975 Trudy moved to the Twin Cities and worked at the University of Minnesota Dean's Office, College of Agriculture, St. Paul campus until her retirement in 1989 when she moved back to Duluth. Trudy was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and a past member of the Rosary Society, St. Mary Star of the Sea and was a volunteer at SMDC Hospice, Meals on Wheels and Habitat for Humanity. Trudy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Raymond; brothers, Nicholas Faustich, Conrad Faustich and great grandson, Christopher Peplinski II. Trudy is survived by her son, Michael (Diane) of Duluth; daughters, Mary (Dexter) Marston of Golden Valley, MN; Linda Peplinski of Duluth; grandchildren, Christopher (Chrissy) Peplinski, Daniel (fiancée Jaci) Peplinski, Jody Roff, John Marston, Paul Marston and Peter Wehseler; great grandson, Cooper Peplinski; her sister, Betty (Warren) Bonham of Hermantown, MN, and special friend Don Shier of Coon Rapids, MN. A special thank you to Nurses That Care and St. Luke's Hospice for their care and love for our mother. Trudy enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and her cat, hiking, cross-country skiing, roller blading and playing cards. She will be remembered for her adventurous, generous and independent spirit. Visitation: 5-8 PM Monday with the Rosary at 7:30 PM in Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E 2nd St, Duluth and will continue at St. Michael's Catholic Church Tuesday Jan. 24, 2012 from 10:00 AM until the 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to St. Michael's Lakeside School or donors' choice. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home 218-727-3555

Published on January 22, 2012