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Shrine of Remembrance

1730 East Fountain Blvd.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Gisela Wimberger Obituary

Gisela Wimberger passed away on November 27, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Gisela was best known as the owner of Wimberger's Bakery and Deli, which she co-founded with her husband, the late Robert Wimberger, back in 1970. Born May 17th, 1930 in Kunau, Germany, Gisela was the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Melchior. She met Robert in Garmisch, Germany in the later 1940's and after a brief stay in Canada, they moved to the United States in 1956. Shortly after moving to Colorado Springs, they started the bakery in the summer of 1970. Later that same year, at the insistence of Gisela, Robert began baking the German breads for which the bakery is now famous. She is survived by her sons: Robert and Randy; her daughter-in-law, Ulrike; a grandson, Toby (Cherrie); a great granddaughter, Arianna; and a sister, Christa and family in Germany. She was a very active member of the local German community, loved bridge and was an avid world traveler. In accordance with Gisela's wishes, cremation will take place with no visitation. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2009 at the Shrine of Remembrance â€œAmerica the Beautifulâ€� Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to be made to Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 East Pikes Peak Avenue #600, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903.

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 30, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Gisela Wimberger

8 Entries

Susi The accordionist

December 10, 2009

"Playing "Poco Poco Pocola" for Gisela (her favorite German tune) is a fond memory I have during her visits to the Edelweiss Restaurant with her family. She was a very kind and classy lady. I'll miss her sweet smile and warm ways." - Susi, the accordionist

December 5, 2009

Gisela's strength and sense of humor were an inspiration to her friends. We will miss her. We send our love to her family.

George and Merrill Cote, LaGrange, GA

Gary & Heidi Robinson

December 3, 2009

To the Wimberger Family, Heidi and I wish you the deepest sympathy for your loss. Gizela was a wonderful landlord and a great friend over the last 3 years while renting her house on Northstar from her. Gizela, I will miss your smile, your laugh, and our conversations over a glass of wine. Today, Heaven has become a better place with you there.

Sincerely

Gary and Heidi

Terry & Tess Crane

December 2, 2009

Our heartfeltcondolences to the Wimberger family at this time of your loss. My mom, Tess, and deceased father, Troy, knew both Bob & Gisela for many years thru their membership in the Germania Club and became close friends. Our family have been long-time customers of the bakery. Mom shared a memory of Gisela visiting my mom's family in Heimersheim, Germany, and enjoying singing w/ the women's choir that my uncle conducts. We saw Gisela a few months ago in Cripple Creek. Her memory will stay alive in our hearts and minds, and we pray that memories comfort family, friends & associates.

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Cindy Lange

November 30, 2009

I feel very thankful to have known Gisela, and will always remember her wonderful laugh and great sense of humor. I hope to be like her when I grow up. May you rest in Peace Gisela, you will be sadly missed, but will always live in the hearts of those who love you. Cindy Lange

Mary Congiusti

November 30, 2009

To Gisela's Family,
My deppest sympathy for your loss. My Husband & i rented her house in Skyway on Northstar Dr in the late 90's for 2 years & helped her re-paint, redo & take good care of it up until we moved out. My husband also did some body work on her vehicle she use to drive. We really enjoyed renting from her & she was truly a very good landlord, one of the best we had. We also use to shop at the bakery on ocassion & all that was made there was also amazing along with delicious. Her bread & cakes especially touched our hearts. made us feel like the heart was truly put into making the food taste wonderful for her customers. She will be truly missed & we wish the family well, & our Prayers go out to everyone in her life that she wasspecial too.
Sincerely,
Mary Congiusti, Colorado Springs, Co

Helga Geicht

November 30, 2009

To the family of Gisela Wimberger, I send my heartfelt sympathy. May she rest in peace after her long illness. I have known Gisela and her husband Bob for many years because I am a member of Germania Club, and the German-American Cultural Society. We will miss her very much. Sincerely, Helga H. Geicht

Ingrid & Andre Gerard

November 30, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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