Geraldine "Geri Lou" Rahl

Geraldine “Gerri Lou” L. Rahl, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on February 11, 1935 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Gerri Lou graduated from Greensburg Salem High School in 1953 where she was a cheerleader and member of the girls basketball team. She was a devoted Wife and Mother, having been married to her grade school sweetheart, Ronald “Pete” Rahl for almost 70 years. Earlier in life she worked as a switchboard operator at Bell Telephone Co., and later as a sales associate at Sears and Roebuck. Her true passion, however, was being a housekeeper and taking great care of her family, where the kitchen was her domain. Gerri Lou and Pete moved to Avon Park, Florida in 2005. She was an only child and was preceded in death by her parents – Russell Shugar and Mary (Heckler) Shugar of Greensburg, Pennsylvania.  She is survived by her loving Husband – Pete of Avon Park, Florida; Sons – Ronald (Shelia), of Avon Park, Florida, and  Gary of Sarasota, Florida; and Daughter – Debra Byers (Bruce) of Brighton, Michigan. In addition, Gerri Lou is survived by Granddaughter – Jessica Williams (Jason) of Brighton, Michigan; and Great-Granddaughter – Graciella Williams of Brighton, Michigan. Gerri Lou was known as a fun-loving person who had a great voice, singing at karaoke shows around Sebring. She was also a wonderful cook and had a reputation for making delicious meals. Gerri Lou was loved by all who knew her and she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Therewill be a private service for family members on Dec 27, followed by internment. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to Boys Town ( https://www.boystown.org/Pages/default.aspx ).

Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
111 East Circle Street
Avon Park, FL  33825
Online condolences may be left at:
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com