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Marie Gerstle Obituary
Hers was a long, happy and productive life. She was a graduate of the Cathedral of the Assumption School and Mercy Academy. She shared a loving marriage with Francis P. Gerstle Sr. for over 50 years.
She raised two happy and successful children, son, Francis P. Gerstle Jr., Ph.D. of Albuquerque, NM, married to Polli Gerstle; and daughter, Mary Ann Anderson, Ph.D., RN of East Moline, Ill, married to Richard Anderson. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Ronald Gerstle, M.D. of Ft. Worth, TX, and his wife, Laura and their four children, Abigail, Samara, Benjamin, and Julian; David Gerstle, M.S., of Binghamton NY, and his wife Susanna Drbal; Elizabeth Larsen, J.D. of Peoria, IL and her husband Adam and their son, Jack; and Richard Anderson, Jr. of Chicago IL. She is also survived by her sister, Emma Sandler.
Marie was a longtime Louisville volunteer giving support to St. Anthony Hospital, Our Lady of Peace, Our Mother of Sorrows Altar Society, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. She was also a long time member of the senior citizens group of the Eastern Parkway Baptist Church.
Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a. m. Saturday at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 760 Eastern Parkway followed by burial beside her beloved husband at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Embry-Bosse Funeral Home, 2723 Preston Highway.
In lieu of flowers, Marie requested donations be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society or to Our Mother of Sorrows Church or to the Mass of the Air.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marie Gerstle
Tony & Gale De Mello
December 22, 2009
Mary Ann, Rick and family,
We want to express our sincere sympathy at the passing of your Mom. She was a delight to be around and so full of joy. Just know that she will be your shining star every time you all look up to the sky.
We will also miss her visits to Wildcat Run. May the love of your family and friends help all of you get through this most diffucult time.
Love,
Sharon Cook
December 21, 2009
Marie was a good volunteer and a great friend. She was always appreciative of any kindness shown to her, and always had a smile and a kind word. She donated over 7600 hours volunteering at St. Anthony's, OLOP and St. Mary's HealthCare Auxiliary. I will miss her phone calls, cards and smile.
Carol Neeley
December 19, 2009
Mary Ann And Frank, My condolences on loosing your Mom. She was always so nice to me when I played dolls with Mary Ann, and when we went swimming. Everytime I would see her, usually at OMOS, she would always be smiling. She would always ask how my Mother, Mary Jane Schaaf was doing.
My prayers are with your family.
Donna Grisham(Albanese)
December 18, 2009
I remember her mother, Shi Shi, she was my godmother. My prayers are with your family.
December 18, 2009
Mary Ann and Frank, she really depended on Dad to take her places, whether it be a family function or church picnics.
Sally (Gerstle) Weller
Tony and Evelyn Albanese
December 17, 2009
She sure had a easy way for the Lord to take her - without suffering - Being at home was the best place to be. May God bless and keep her in His care!! We loved her very much!!
December 17, 2009
Mary Ann And Frank, My condolences on loosing your mother. She was a fine lady and I will always remember her. Take consolation in the fact that she's in heaven with her husband and her mom, Shi-Shi, among others. Take care. Tony Albanese, Jr.
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