John Roger Gritsch

1940 - 2025

John "Roger" Gritsch, age 84, of Brooklyn, passed away February 7, 2025, at Brooklyn Community Estate. Visitation will be held at Kloster Funeral Home, Thursday, February 13, 4-7 pm, in Brooklyn, with a rosary recited at 3:30 pm; and Funeral Services will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Brooklyn, Friday, February 14 at 10:30 am. Memorials may be made to East Poweshiek County Ambulance Service, Brooklyn Fire Department, Essence of Life Hospice, or St. Patrick's Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Gritsch; children, Carrie McCormick (Ross) of McKinney, Texas, Angela Gritsch, Brooklyn, Beth Morton (Ken) of West Des Moines, Christopher Gritsch (Natalie) of Brooklyn; grandkids Shannon Kendrick (Catlan), Kevin McCormick (Preethi), Willson McCormick, Sam Morton, Luke Morton, Spencer Gritsch (Mallory), Kyle Gritsch (Regan) and Rylie Gritsch; 6 great-grandchildren, Addilynn, Karson, and Gavin Gritsch, Colby Kendrick, Georgia Gritsch, and Jalen Gritsch; and one on the way; one brother, Robert Gritsch (Janice) and sisters-in law, Francine Austin (Denny) and Patricia Kaus (Norm). Also surviving John are many nieces and nephews. Online condolences: www.klosterfuneralhome.com