- Date Of Birth: December 1, 1925
- Date Of Death: January 28, 2022
- State: Colorado
Jean Marie Gregersen, daughter of Felix and Ella (Kraemer) Geide was born December 1, 1925, in Sioux Falls, SD. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1943 and obtained a country teaching certificate from Madison State College. She taught country school for 1 year.
Jean was introduced to Gudmund Anderson through a cousin while dancing at the Arkota Ballroom in Sioux Falls.
Upon her return to South Dakota, Jean worked as a switch board operator at the VA Hospital for 12 years.
On December 2, 1983, she married Lester Gregersen and they eventually settled on the Geide farm in Hartford. For the last five years, Jean has lived in Louisville, CO near her daughter.
Jean was a sharp dresser and always wanted to look her best when she went out. She enjoyed gardening, animals (especially her “kitties”), a clean house and playing cards with family and friends.
She is survived by her brother Earle Geide and sister Donna Rae Vogt; her children Lana Anderson Penczek and Miles Anderson; and grandchildren Lachlan Anderson, Evan Penczek and Neave Anderson; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Ruth Arends, Lila Mae Anderson, infant brother Clair, and her first and second husbands.
