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Ray Gerritzen Obituary

Gerritzen, Esq., KM Ray A. of Creve Coeur, MO fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Friday, March 29, 2013. He was born January 20, 1931 to Al F. Gerritzen & Rose (nee Ostrander). He married Jane Rapp February 5, 1955. Ray graduated from Saint Louis University High School, Saint Louis University, and Saint Louis University Law School. He practiced law with the firm Gerritzen & Gerritzen, founded 1927, for almost sixty years, first with his father and then with his son Michael. He was an active Catholic all his life, a Knight of Malta, and President of the St. Louis Serra Club which promotes Catholic vocations. He was President of the Saint Louis University Tip Off Club and on the boards of DeSmet High School and Villa Duchesne, where he led a Major Fund Drive for the 50th Anniversary of the school. He is survived by his wife Jane; dear father to Gregory (Pam) Gerritzen, the late Brian (Anna) Gerritzen, Mary Ruth (Andy and the late Dr. William Meyer) Shumway, Michael (Maria) Gerritzen, and Katherine (Dan) Mauzy; dear grandfather to Tamara Dusch, Mary Beth Kettinger, Michael, Sabrina, Christopher, Gerrit, Christopher, Matthew, Kaitlin, Kristina, Joseph, Madeline, and Andrew; dear great grandfather to Braeden; and cousin to John M. Hackett. Services: Visitation will be held at Kriegshauser West, 9450 Olive Blvd., Monday, April 1, from 4-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 10 am, at St. Anselm Catholic Church, 530 S. Mason Rd. Memorials may be made to Birthright Counseling of St. Louis or Villa Duchesne School. Condolences to www.kriegshausermortuary.com
Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Mar. 31, 2013.

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April 4, 2013

My condolences to all of the Gerritzen family. I will always remember a loving father, and husband to his family. He extended his warmth and friendship to all who came into his home. My prayers to all of his family.
Mrs. Deborah Mason,
Atlanta, Ga

Camron Cox

April 2, 2013

"My deepest sympathy to the family. Mr Gerritzen was only my Boss for a short while, but I always thought him to be nice man with a kind heart. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time."

Ann Moloney

April 1, 2013

Ray was an inspiration to me in the Serra Club. He worked tirelessly to foster vocations in the St Louis Archdiocese. Serra night at the ball park, the pastor's luncheon, the high school 31 club prayer program, Ray was instrumental in so many Serran activities. We will miss you, fellow Serran, and our friend.

Norma Hillock

April 1, 2013

Katherine,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you!

April 1, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to Jane and all the family. Ray was a wonderful man and we are so sorry we cannot tell you in person. Please know we are thinking and praying for you. God Bless, Judy & Vince Shaw

Dan Williams

April 1, 2013

Great guy, Great sense of humor, & loved going to the Cardinals Games with his family! He was my god father! My deepest condolences to Jane & the Family.
The Williams Family
Dan, April, Amber, Tywan, Dee

Alice and Rob Topping

April 1, 2013

Mr. Gerritzen was always so warm and welcoming. Such a great man who raised such a wonderful family. Our heart and prayers go out to Mrs. Gerritzen, Katherine and the whole family. We love you!

Laura Landman

April 1, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Gerritzen family. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.

John Powell

April 1, 2013

our thoughts and prayers are with you

Eileen Carr

April 1, 2013

Deepest condolences and prayers for all the Gerritzens, especially Jane, in this time of loss. Ray's contributions to this community are incalculable!

April 1, 2013

He was a zealous advocate for his clients and a very kind man. He was helpful and empathetic when my father had a quadruple bypass. I will miss him. Sincerely, Kristin Frazier

April 1, 2013

An amazing father and husband! He was so generous to everyone he met! Our hearts break for the Gerritzen family ~

The Nasharr Family

Vic & Sylvua Schulte,Jr.

March 31, 2013

Ray,We are Blessed to have you as a beloved friend for most of our lives. We know you will enjoy your home with God in Heaven.

David Wilmot

March 31, 2013

My apologies to the Gerritzen family for the multiple entries which were the result of a computer freeze not of my making. I'll see you at St. Anselm.

March 31, 2013

Ray Gerritzen,
Husband, Father, Grandfather, Friend.... A good man for all. Heaven will welcome him with open arms.
Our most heart felt sympathy.
Margaret and Jonna Shumway

March 31, 2013

Entering the Cathedral Basilica in solemn procession with the Knights of Malta for the Archbishop's Mass of Thanksgiving, Ray spotted me on the aisle, grinned and extended his hand. If I can keep that image fresh I'll die a better man.

Love and prayers.

Nichole Webb

March 31, 2013

Ray Gerriten, while fighting fiercely for his clients as an attorney, was a very kind hearted man. Seeing others happy would always bring a smile to his face. It was an honor and a privilege to have known him. My thoughts are with his family.

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