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John Von Tersch Obituary
John L. Von Tersch, 53 of Glenwood, Ia., entered into eternal rest on July 19, 2007 in Council Bluffs, Ia. He was born March 9, 1954 in Denison, Ia. to Eugene and Verta Mae (Barten) Von Tersch. John was raised in Denison and graduated from Denison High School in 1972. He attended Western Iowa Tech in Sioux City and then graduated from Iowa Western in Council Bluffs, Ia. with an Associates Degree in electronics.
John was united in marriage to Diane Mary Grote on August 22, 1981 in Dunlap, Ia. The couple then moved to Glenwood.
John was a faithful member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Glenwood, where he was a member of the Archbishop Arkfeld Assembly 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Father Kaufman Council #6977, Mills County Democrats, and Holy Rosary Adoration Committee. John was a passionate man and enjoyed genealogy and researching the history of the Catholic faith. He planted and nurtured several vartieties of trees throughout the years. His love of nature was obvious to those who knew and loved John. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, wine making, bee keeping, collecting books and listening to classical music. His kind and generous nature will be greatly missed.
Preceding John in death were his grandparents, father, Eugene Von Tersch and nephew, David Von Tersch. He is survived by the love of his life, Diane Von Tersch of Glenwood, IA; mother, Verta Mae Von Tersch of Denison, IA; brothers and sisters, Larry and wife Kathy Von Tersch of Platte City, MO; Sharon and husband Michael Tesar of Omaha, NE; Joan Von Tersch and friend Bill Wege of Council Bluffs, IA; Dale and wife Carolyn Von Tersch of Denison, IA; Paul and wife Annette of Wayland, IA; Mary and husband John Hanno of Sioux City, IA; Gene Von Tersch and wife Raschelle Olson of Buck Grove, IA; Teresa and husband Chad Shook of Salix, IA; many nieces, nephews, extended relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 21, 2007, 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Glenwood, IA. Rev. Don Bruck officiating. Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Dunlap, IA.
Memorials may sent to Trinity Heights in Sioux City or Knights of Columbus in Glenwood.
Peterson Mortuary in Glenwood, IA was in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Von Tersch
Cynthia Avalos
August 13, 2007
John had a wonderful sense of humor and a mischievous smile--he was a great classmate. His time was too short – please accept my condolences.
Kaelyn Guerra {Betterton}
August 1, 2007
You were such a great guy. Our hearts go out to your family and friends. We miss you.
Paula Brinegar
August 1, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paula Brinegar
August 1, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family in your time of loss. God Bless. Paula Betterton(Brinegar) & family
Gary Potratz
July 30, 2007
My prayers are with you during this tough time. I remember John
from graduating with him in 1972.
Kelly O'Neill
July 24, 2007
My family and I send our prayers to all of you. I have a lifetime of memories with John.
God Bless,
Kelly O'Neill
Kim Chambers
July 20, 2007
my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Brian O'Neill
July 20, 2007
Memories of John will always bring a smile to my face.
Kenny Kimmen
July 20, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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