Geraldine "Gerry" Viola Roustio née Bischof departed from this life and entered her heavenly home on November 22, 2023. Gerry was born August 17, 1940, in East St. Louis, IL to Vince and Viola Hopfinger Bischof. She married Melvin J. Roustio on June 11, 1960, in East St. Louis.

Gerry is survived by her husband Mel "Moe"; her three children, Stephen (Kathy) Roustio, Dawn (Shawn) O'Keefe, and Pamela (Tim) Howell; fifteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Gerry is also survived by one brother, Glenn (Bonnie) Bischof; brothers-in-law, Tom (Vicky) Roustio and Marty (Denise) Roustio; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Don (Marilyn) Bischof and Vince (Ruth) Bischof; sisters Jean (Jack) Conrad and Lois (Jerry) Coyle; and in-laws, Mel Sr. and Lucille Roustio.

Gerry graduated from St. Teresa Academy in East St. Louis in 1958. She became a dental assistant before becoming a mother and a lifelong homemaker. After raising her children, she continued working various jobs, one of which she truly loved as a bridal assistant at S'quire Bridal Shop. Gerry embraced her life as a homemaker and a coach's wife. She found true joy in her family as was evident to all her grandkids who looked forward to "NaBoo" Camp every summer. Gerry loved family gatherings, bible study, volunteering, doing ceramics, gardening, vacationing, antiquing, and spending winters in Miramar Beach.

Gerry was a consummate giver and had a profound love for all people. She was kind, selfless, wise, and compassionate. She taught lessons of gratitude and joy throughout her entire life. She faced adversity with dignity and all who knew her instantly loved her. She was a constant source of love, support, and guidance to her family. Her lasting legacy to her family is to love one another unconditionally and embrace life with joy. She truly walked humbly with her God.

Visitation will be Sunday, November 26, from 2-6 p.m. at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, IL with funeral services Monday, November 27, at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church also in Jacksonville. Interment will then be held at 1 p.m. at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Glen Carbon, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Decatur Memorial Foundation care of KERBYSTRONG, 2300 N. Edwards St., Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.