Andrew "Andy" Gertsen
July 22, 2014
Andrew Jon Gertsen passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Andy was born on October 8, 1974.
Andy graduated from Lincoln High School and William Penn University. He worked at Farm Bureau for many years.
Andy is survived by his mother, Laura Quijano; his father, Hank Gertsen, Sr.; siblings, Hank, Jr., Regina (Brian) Kindig and Allie Quijano; maternal grandfather, Lawrence Quijano; step-mother, Sharon Smith; step-siblings, April Henderson and Cory (Kristen) Henderson; nieces and nephews, Nathaniel Soumas, Noelle Gertsen, Mia Kindig, Dominic Kindig; aunts and uncles, Vicky Gray, Lance Gersten, Larry (CeCe) Quijano, Tony (Michele) Quijano and other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Carl and Dolores Gertsen; maternal grandmother, Mary Jo Quijano and uncle, Eric Gertsen.
Family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2014 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. A Time of Sharing will take place at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. An inurnment will take place at Glendale Cemetery at a later date.
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Don Andersen
06/12/2018
I just found out today about Andy's sudden passing 4 years ago. I worked with Andy at Nationwide Insurance, and lost track of him when he left to go to work for Farm Bureau. What a shock! He was so young. Had to have been hard for all of you, his family members. My sincere condolences. I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1 & 1 Peter 5:7.
Sophia Winters
08/01/2014
Lori, I am sooo sorry about Andy!!! I will offer my suffering for you & all your family! I feel horrible that I did not know about it; I would have never missed the time of sharing! Please have someone let us know when the burial will be. Larry, Tony & Lawrence, this goes for all of you & your family too! Our families have always been tight & all of you have supported us all in our family passing's! Love you & God bless!!!
Christine (Ramirez) Sarcone
07/28/2014
Mark & I were shocked by the news of Andy's passing. The Gertsen Family is in our thoughts & prayers.
Tommy (Ramirez) & Hank are 10 years younger than me. They would play in the house and yard and bring Andy and Gina over to play. I usually passed by them without a second glance, but the first time I saw Andy, I stopped and told him he was the "cutest" kid I had ever seen. He had the biggest brown eyes and long eye lashes. He was shy and would run away every time I talked to him. Andy will be missed. Blessings to his family, Christine & Mark Sarcone
Denny Davis
07/28/2014
Hank, Kathi and I are truly sorry to hear of the loss of your son. You and your family are in our prayers.
Steve Jones
07/28/2014
I will never forget you Andy . You were the best co worker and friend ever. My condolences to Andy's family during this time. I'm going to miss you buddy.
Frank Vivone
07/27/2014
Truly sorry Hank. I knew him as a great kid and fisherman. I know you will miss his companionship for the rest of your life. Truly sorry.
Jeanne Hiltbrunner Ezzone
07/27/2014
Hank and family - So very sorry for your loss. There is no loss like that of your child. My heart goes out you. I will hold you close in my thoughts. . . . . .
Steve Hull
07/26/2014
By happenstance, I read about Andy's passing in Saturday's newspaper. I am reeling with the impact of this news. I can only imagine the grief and sorrow amongst his family and friends.
I knew Andy well, and enjoyed the time we shared over dinner and hanging out as friends. He was a thoughtful, generous host, and companion.
He will be missed by all who knew him. I am shocked. My sympathy and expression of condolences go out with my prayers for his family and friends.
I remember a passage from the Old Testament that consoles me: "For there is hope of a tree, once cut down, that a tender shoot shall spring from its root, and that it will grow and never die."
Randall Millang
07/25/2014
Andy will be deeply missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers go out to Andys family.
Randy Millang
Technical Services Manger
FBL Financial Group, Inc.
Lynn Ames Pickel
07/24/2014
I am so sorry for your loss of your son, brother, grandson and cousin. Even though I didn't know him personally I have known some of the family for many years. My heart goes out to all of you. Sincerely. Lynn
Maria Ellis McMillon
07/24/2014
Andy was my brother Sam Ellis close friend back in the day. He was an amazing person who made us all laugh. I am so sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to your family.
Judy Ruiz
07/24/2014
The loss of Andy is unimaginable I'm so sorry for your lossmy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family