She was born October 26, 1915 in Oconto to the late William and Rose (LeComte) Mineau and lived all of her life in Oconto with her husband Arthur whom she married on August 16, 1941. She was employed at Pine View Health Care Center in Peshtigo until her retirement in 1977. Mary also was an Avon representative for over 25 Years. She was a member of Holy Trinity Parish.
Survivors include her husband Arthur J. Gering; two daughters, Cynthia Gering, Oconto; Kathryn (Wayne) Vorpahl, Green Bay; four sons, David L. (Marilyn) Gering, Oconto; Rodney (Gina) Gering, Rockford, IL; William Gering and fiancee Mary Ann, Oconto; Stephen (Nancy) Gering, Oconto; three brothers, Robert Mineau, Green Bay; Clifford Mineau, Oconto; and Wilfred (Vi) Mineau, Green Pay; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers John Mineau and Rev. David Mineau; a great-granddaughter, Renee Belongia and a daughter-in-law, Kathy Adains.
Friends called at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto where a prayer service was held. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at Holy Trinity Parish, St. Peter Site with Rev. David C. Ruby officiating. Burial at Oconto Catholic Cemetery.