Geraldine M. "Gerry" Uphaus

October 13, 1923 - June 9, 2015

Age 91, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. She was born on October 13, 1923 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Walter and Hazel (Johnson) Hayball. On November 3, 1945 in Portsmouth, VA she married Charles H. Uphaus and he preceded her in death on May 2, 1976. Gerry was a life long resident of Saline and was a member at the First Presbyterian Church in Saline and also of the Saline American Legion Post # 322. She served during WWII as a commissioned officer with the rank of Ensign in the United States Navy Nurse Corps. Gerry was an avid and accomplished seamstress and quilter. Survivors include her children, Bruce ( Gwen) Uphaus, Amy (Paul) Piersma and Teresa (Charles) Eroh, grandchildren, Bethany, Kerry, Kirsten, Brett, Brandi, Charles, Valerie and Chad, and twelve great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and son, Craig H. Uphaus. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. and on Sunday, June 14, 2015 from 2:00 P.M. until the time of the service at 3:00 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church in Saline with Rev. Judith Shipman, officiating. Military honors will follow the service at the Church under the auspices of the Veterans Honor Guard of Washtenaw County. Burial will take place privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church and envelopes will be available at the Church.