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Edward Kertzman Obituary
Lou was born in Milesville on June 12, 1923, to Henry and Angela (Griffin) Kertzman. He grew up on the family ranch and worked in the family's general store.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and spent time in Guam as a P-47 "Thunderbolt" mechanic.
Following his service, Lou came to Rapid City and worked various retail jobs. He met Avis "Jo" Voorhees and they were married in Tilford on June 12, 1948.
Lou then worked for over 20 years as a car salesman. He was also very involved with the Morning Optimist Club and served as its president.
Following his retirement from car sales, he worked at Meadowbrook Golf Course, which became his home away from home. He loved playing golf and gardening. He was also an accomplished carpenter and built many projects for his family.
He is survived by three children, Luanne (Monte) Dirks and Brent (Nora) Kertzman, both of Rapid City, and Lynne (David) Schlottman, Aurora, Colo.; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Koenig, Westminster, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo; his parents, Henry and Angela; brothers, Hubert, John and Paul; and his sister, Kathryn.
Visitation will be for one hour before services at the church.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Monday, May 2, at Blessed Sacrament Church with the Rev. Janusz Korban presiding. Interment will be at 12:30 p.m. at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with military honors provided by the Rushmore VFW Post 1273 and the South Dakota National Guard.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the Alzheimer's Association.
Arrangements are with Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.
His online guestbook is available at www.osheimschmidt.com.
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