Age 88, of Kalamazoo, passed away on November 15, 2024. She was born on September 27, 1936, the daughter of the late Anthonie and Jozina (Meeuwse) Kreling. She was preceded in passing by her husband Robert Van Gemert in 2010. She was also preceded in passing by a granddaughter, Julie Danielle and three siblings, Nellie Vander Klok, Henry Kreling and Irene Kreling. Geraldine was kind, loving and generous with a quiet nature. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be missed. Geraldine is survived by four children, Julie (Daniel) Ymker, Steve (Alice) Van Gemert, John Van Gemert, Vicki (Gerwin) Bouman; thirty grandchildren; forty-three great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.