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Gertrude Koeckritz Obituary
GERTRUDE KOECKRITZ
LIMA — Gertrude Elizabeth Koeckritz, 97, of Lima passed away peacefully surrounded by her wonderful family at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at the Lima Convalescent Home. She was born in Chicago on April 6, 1919 to Willard and Ann (Ludwig) Pillar and they preceded her in death. In 1939, she married Harry Koeckritz, Sr. They shared 61 years of wedded bliss. And he passed away on July 17, 2000.
Mrs. Koeckritz is survived by a son, Harry W. (Linda) Koeckritz, III of Lima, a sister, Charlotte Roebuck of Zanesville, Ohio, her grandchildren, Kay (Larry) Crow of Lima, Natalie (Dennis) Miller of Lima and Nancy (Greg) Patterson of Lima and a step granddaughter, Lynette Taviano also of Lima. She is also survived by her great grandchildren, Ryan Lamb, Sean (Jennye) Lamb, Jessica (Aaron) Bear, Lindsey (Ethan) Bollenbacher, Melissa Miller, Corey (Chelsea) Hanjora, Chelsea Hanjora and her step great grandchildren, Chelsie Crow, Kayla (Brandon) Knotts and Casey Crow; her eight great great grandchildren and three step great great grandchildren. She also leaves two nieces and two nephews.
Gertrude was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She worked many years and many hours volunteering at St. Rita's Medical Center. She loved all animals especially her cat, "Kitty" and she enjoyed watching birds. She enjoyed traveling on cruises and going to casinos and boating at Indian Lake. Her family would like to thank the staff of Elmcroft and Lima Convalescent Home for the wonderful care they gave her throughout her stay with them, and also to her doctor, Dr. Edward Tremoulis for his years of care and compassion given to her
Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at SIFERD-ORIANS FUNERAL HOME with a family friend Eli Pina officiating. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made to that of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be made at www.siferd-oriansfuneralhome.com.
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Jennifer Hunter
August 6, 2016
I had the pleasure to meet Gert at Elmcroft. She was a beautiful lady with the best sense of humor. She loved her family so much, and never ran out of nice things to say! She always made me smile, and you never knew what might come out of her sweet mouth. She truly was a firecracker, and I am blessed to have known her!!!!
Beth Tucker McMahon
August 6, 2016
To Gertrude's Family,
I want to extend my sympathy to your family for your loss. Gertrude was my cousin. My mother was Leta Ludwig Tucker, Anna Ludwig Pillar's youngest sister. We have never met and I am sure it has been probably 50 years since I actually have seen your mother. For years we would only communicate at Christmas. I will pray for all of you during this difficult time.
Glen Roebuck
August 5, 2016
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Gert was a tremendous source of laughter and fun for as long as I can remember. I always remember her with a smile, and always will.
August 4, 2016
Harry & Linda,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. May you find peace in all of the wonderful memories that you have shared with your mother. Our deepest Sympathy.
Tim & Cheryl Naylor
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