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Gilbert Sturtzel Obituary
Louisville - Gilbert J. Sturtzel Jr. 82 of Louisville passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Baptist Health.
He was born Christmas Day 1936 in Louisville, KY. He was a graduate and football Hall of Famer of both St. X and the University of Louisville. Gil was also Captain of the U of L 1957 Sun Bowl Team and former president of the University of Louisville L-Club, and Central Cardinal Club. Gil retired from Commonwealth Life Insurance after 30 years of service.
Gil was preceded in death by his parents Helen and Gilbert Sturtzel; and his sister Mary Teresa.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Barbara of 64 years. His 4 children Gilbert Sturtzel III (Jeanie), Susie Payton (Ray), Mark Sturtzel (Diane), and Kimberly Sturtzel. His Sisters Helen Kousoulis (Paul), Marcella True (Jim) and Margie Schott (Junie). He was a devoted Grandfather of 9 wonderful grandkids and 8 Great Grandchildren.
Gil was many things to many people. Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather. Former Teammate, Coach, Mentor, Teacher and most of all friend to all he met. He will be missed by all but we are comforted knowing we will see him again in Heaven.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 27 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm at Ratterman and Sons Funeral Home, 3800 Bardstown Road, and from 10:00 to 11:00 am Sunday, with the funeral at 11:00 am, Sunday in the chapel of the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Gil's honor to Coach Clark Wood Scholarship fund, University of Louisville, 2100 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40292. Online condolences may be shared at www.Ratterman.com
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dan white
April 19, 2022
"BJ".....Y´all´s (our) MAN remains, in our thoughts, Prayers and HEARTS ....
.......dw and Family
Louie & Debbie Thompson
May 19, 2019
Just found out Gil passed. so sorry to hear of it. The family is in our thoughts.
dan white
May 17, 2019
Captain Gil, says to Coach Camp.....Coach, make
White play center....he has long legs, and huge hands, perfect for the position......and that was the
beginning, of one of the greatest learning and RESPECT experiences, ever, in my now 80 years..
Thank GOD for Gilbert and folk of his unique, selfless, ilk.
Thank You, Barbara Jean, for sharing The Man❤
in 1957, and beyond,
Blessings with Love, dan white
May 5, 2019
Barbara sorry to hear about Gil's passing Rita and I were in Fla at the time. l enjoyed working with Gil all those years at commonwealth a good man
Bob Sappenfield
April 29, 2019
A great man.
April 28, 2019
Coach Sturtzel was my first period instructor freshman year of high school. He made us realize from the start that it wasn't going to be as bad as the grade school nuns had led us to believe. What a really great guy, football and life coach he was!!! "Chester" Fields
Welby Edwards
April 27, 2019
What fond memories I share of the coach who took a boy and made a man; I could never say enough to express my feelings for how coach Sturtzel changed my life
Tom Elpers
April 27, 2019
Gil, I remember our great days at St. X and all the good things we were provided by the Brothers, but mostly the faith they instilled in all of us. And God bless Barbara and all your family. Love Jane and Tom Elpers
Joe John
April 24, 2019
Many thanks to a wonderful person who made the "Yankee" from the East Coast, very welcome to the Commonwealth Life family. I loved his sense of humor, his business acumen, love for sports, and his love for people and our great industry.
May you rest in peace, Gil. And Peace to Barbara and the entire family.
JACK COFFEE
April 24, 2019
We come across few great ones in our lives but Coach Sturtzel was one.
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27
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11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home - Bardstown3800 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218
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28
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home - Bardstown3800 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218
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28
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