Name: Visitation for Gerald Alva Pietsch
Start: 2016-07-02T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-07-02T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Null & Son Funeral Home

Gerald Alva Pietsch of Rolla, MO passed away Wednesday June 29, 2016, at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Mo., surrounded by his wife and family. He was born September 4, 1936, in Rolla, Mo to the late William Gustav Pietsch and Ruby (Parkinson) Pietsch.
On February 18, 2016, he married Linda (Battley) Pietsch who survives of the home. Gerald was a graduate of Rolla High School in the Class of 1954. He was a lifelong farmer who never left the farm where he was born. His reputation was widespread as a breeder of top quality red Angus cattle and he thoroughly enjoyed the numerous friendships he made over the years.
Gerald pursued a real estate career and was a broker/realtor for over 30 years with Century 21 First Choice in Rolla. He earned many real estate designations and received numerous outstanding sales and quality service awards during his extensive real estate career.
Gerald served the surrounding community well, freely giving of his time to make Rolla a better place. He formerly served as state chairman of the Dairy Committee of the Missouri Farm Bureau and was a former board member of the Phelps County Regional Medical Hospital Board of Trustees. Gerald also served a couple of terms on the Rolla Public School Board as well as a member of the Board of Directors of US Bank here in Rolla. He most recently served as a board member of the Thomas-Fairview Cemetery Board.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Billy Gene Pietsch, a sister, Neva Ann Dobbins, and a brother Earl Glenn Pietsch.
Gerald will be greatly missed by his surviving family which includes: his wife, Linda Pietsch of the home, a daughter, Christa Copp (Steve) of Liberty, MO, a son Eric Pietsch (Rorie) of Hamilton, GA, his stepchildren, Kelly Battley of Portland, OR, Matt Battley (Mary) of Hampstead, NC and Ryan Battley of N. Kansas City, MO. He thoroughly enjoyed his grandchildren, Alyson Copp, Sean Copp, Reznor Pietsch, Madeline Battley and Magnolia Battley. He is also survived by his brother, Carl Pietsch of Rolla, his sister Carolyn Henderson (Don) of Marco Island, FL, his brother Ervin Pietsch (Linda) of Rolla and his sister-in-law Betty Pietsch of Rolla, numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
A funeral service celebrating the life of Gerald Pietsch will be held at 3 pm. Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla. Interment will follow in the Thomas-Fairview Cemetery in Rolla. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service Sat. beginning at 1 pm. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, Gerald requested that memorials be given to the Thomas-Fairview Cemetery Board. Memorial cards will be at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be offered at www.nullandsonfuneralhome.com
All arrangements are under the direction of the Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla.

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Published by The Rolla Daily News from Jun. 30 to Jul. 1, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Pietsch

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Deb Stai

February 13, 2024

Gerald was my realtor, for purchase and selling. We were next door neighbors. When my husband went to the war in Iraq, Gerard was truly my neighbor. He watched out for me. I remember seeing him numerous times at auctions. He looking for farm and ranch, me looking for something old. He helped me more than I ever thanked him. I did call once just to say hi and was told by his new wife he´d passed. I was in hard times and had thoughts of moving back to Rolla. He´d been such a help to me before. Gerald had a group of "handymen" that could fix fence and dead trees and he´d called them for me when I was by myself, and he told them to do right by me, and they were the nicest men and very sweet. He was a wonderful person neighbor and friend. A great person for Rolla.

July 2, 2016

Here's hoping you're able to find comfort in happy memories.May you find peace and strength with each passing day. Gerald was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. With deepest sympathy, Don & Shelby Barklage.

July 1, 2016

Prayers and loving memories to Gerald's family. We'll always remember his kindness, his smile, and that chuckle of his! Your neighbor because of Gerald helping us find our home here. From Robert and Deanna Grimshaw

Eric Vance

July 1, 2016

The Vance family sends our thoughts to all Geralds family and loved ones. May God take him home to eternal peace !

June 30, 2016

My sincere condolences to the Pietsch family. Gerald was a very wonderful guy whom my family considered a very true friend. I am sure the entire Rolla community will miss his willingness to serve and make the Rolla Area a better place to live. He met so much to my father-in-law, Jack Hale, and kept him involved in the work on the farms at a time when Jack really needed something to occupy his time. May God richly bless the family during this time and the days ahead. Gerald leaves a wonderful legacy for which his family that remains to build on. I see that one of the grandchildren lives in Portland, Oregon where I live.
I am very sorry I will not be able to be there for the memorial service.
God Blessings upon the family is my prayer.
Dale Merrell
Beaverton, Oregon

Jim MacMurdo

June 30, 2016

Sara's and my deepest condolences go out to Erv and Linda's family. Had the pleasure to meet Gerald a few times during visits to his farm. He treated me like family. Always looked forward to seeing him when I was in Rolla. Will surely miss being able to do so in the future.

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