Gerry Karakas Moen

Geraldine Karakas Moen "Gerry"

Born February 22, 1938

Died June 13, 2025

Grew up in Eveleth, Minnesota.

Graduated College of St. Scholastica. 

Preceded by mother, Frances Karakas Sikich; father, Louis Karakas; stepfather, Joseph Sikich; husband, Sherman Moen; brother, Louis "Sonny" Karakas, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Survived by sister-in-law Marcia Postudensek Karakas; stepsons Dan (Karen) Moen and Doug (Aimy) Moen; nephews, Kipp (Ruth) Karakas, Kraig (Anissa) Karakas; Amy Karakas; grandchildren, Katie, Steve, Valerie, and Sophie Moen; cousins, Cammy, Susan, Christine, Jim, and Marianne; and other family and friends. 

Gerry taught English Grades 7-12 in the White Bear Lake Schools for 35 years. She was active on the St. Mary of the Lake Social Justice Committee, especially in the area of Affordable Housing.

Gerry's favorites included libraries, mysteries, White Bear Press, hockey, BWCA, MN State Parks, National Parks, Chicken town, Fourth of July in Eveleth.

In lieu of flowers, gifts to the College of St. Scholastica or to donor's choice.

Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at St. Mary of the Lake Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake, with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Burial will be at the Eveleth Cemetery at a later date.