Francis Kertz Obituary
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Francis Charles Kertz 95 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO
January 30, 1930 - November 2, 2025
Survived By:
Wife, Dorothy Jean (Doza) Kertz, Son, Gene (Barbara) Kertz, Son, Kevin (Jane) Kertz, Son, Jeff (Cindy) Kertz, Sister, Lillian Oberle, Sister, Geraldine Deters, Sister, Matilda (Kenny) Dickinson, Grandchildren, Justin (Brenda) Kertz, Kelsey (Tyler) Reed, Sarah (Ben Marsh) Kertz, Samantha (Special Friend, Bob Fullerton) Kertz, Rachel (Jordan) Kertz-Barnard, Darrel Wolk, Rhenna Wolk, Great-Grandchildren, Alaina, Quaide, Ily Kate, & Hesstin Kertz, Ainsley, Adley, & Walker Reed, Miles Marsh, River Fullerton, Ezra, Elijah, Shaelyn, Sage, & Sadie Wolk
Preceded in Death By:
Two Brothers, William J. Kertz, Fr. Leo Kertz; Two Sisters, Marie Drury, Miriam Steiger; Father, Leo V. Kertz; Mother, Mary Ann (Yahl) Kertz
Visitation will be at St. Joseph Church in Zell, MO on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 9:30 am till 11:00 am
Service will be at St. Joseph Church in Zell, MO on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 11:00 am.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Zell, MO with full military honors provided by VFW Post 2210, Ste. Genevieve
Memorials can be made to St. Joseph Parish in Zell
He was a member of American Legion Post 150.
Francis was a retired Air Force Reserve Senior Master Sergeant and served in the military as a reserve or active duty for a period of 39 years. He also worked for a few local auto parts business for many years. Francis was the owner and operator of a glass business for over 35 years. He loved country and western music and played in a local country and western band for over 20 years. Francis loved to travel and camp and most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com
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