Gesina J. Erdman, 96 of Flatville, passed away at 12:42 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Country Health Care & Rehab, Gifford surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville with Rev. Jay Johnson officiating.  Burial will follow in Beckman Cemetery, rural Rantoul.

Visitation will be two hours before the service from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Thursday at the church.  Baier Family Funeral Services, Flatville is handling arrangements.

Gesina was born September 21, 1925, in Champaign County the daughter of John and Anna Henning Flesner.  She married Wayne F. Erdman July 28, 1956, at American Lutheran Church, Rantoul.  He preceded her in death May 9, 2001.

She is survived by two daughters Diane (Michael) Hamer of St. Joseph, Karen (J.C.) Reitmeier of St. Joseph; four grandchildren Matthew (Courtney Hambleton) Hamer, Kristen Hamer, Anna (Thomas) Levandoski, Austin Reitmeier and a sister-in-law Donna Flessner.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Reiner Flessner and a sister in infancy, Martha Flesner.

Before becoming a full-time farm wife, she helped neighbors with childcare.

Gesina was the oldest living member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville.  She was active in Bible Study and the ladies sewing group.  She loved helping her husband with farming, reading her Bible and spending time with her grandchildren.  She enjoyed scrapbooking.

Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville or Beckman Cemetery Association.  Please share condolences and memories with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.