Gertrude Wachter
March 04, 2011
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Gertrude L. Wachter passed away Friday, March 4, 2011, at Fleur Heights Care Center, and is now in the arms of her husband, Francis.
Gertrude was born October 1, 1926, on Des Moines’ Southside ,to Florence Dancak and Alvin Hoard. She was born, raised, and lived her entire life on the city’s Southside. She attended Lincoln High School and worked at Peanut Products. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church for many years where she was an active member of the Altar and Rosary Guild and the Catholic Women’s League. She was also a 35-year member of TOPS Chapter 1389. For the past 27 years, her life has revolved around her two granddaughters.
Gertrude is survived by her daughter, Julia (Mike) Freel; her two granddaughters, Kathryn (Travis) Knoop and Nickie (Robbie) Merkle; her sister, Hazel Soroka; her brother-in-law, Charles Wachter; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband, Francis.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at Christ the King Catholic Church. Family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. Monday, March 7, at the church. She will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Iowa Health Hospice or the Fleur Heights Care Center in loving memory of Gertrude.
On-line condolences can be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Debbie Munyon Gauldin and family
03/07/2011
Dear Julie and family-
Sending sympathy and love from North Carolina. We moved down here 7 years ago -- and how the time has flown. My sisters will bring Mom and Dad to the visitation this evening. They have been living at an assisted living facility across from Mercy where my dad can easily do his dialysis treatments.
Your family has been such a good friends to us through the years. I will always think of your mom at our kitchen table and the laughter spilling into the living room and so many Campfire memories. I can't eat fresh vegetables from a garden without thinking about Francie's bounty spread across the ledge of the car port.
Wishing you all the best during this difficult time. Just wanted to remind you how much you are loved.
Your "babysitter"
Debbie Munyon
Johnny Walker
03/06/2011
Dear Julia and family -
Please know that we are thinking of you and keeping you and your family in our prayers. Please let me know if you need anything - I'm happy to help in any way that I can.
Take care.
Johnny and Jane Walker
Carolyn Hawk
03/06/2011
Gertie was a friend and a valued member of our T.O.P.S. chapter. She will be greatly missed by all. May her life be celebrated, and remembered for years to come. God be with you all in the days to come. Yours truly, Carolyn Hawk, Sec. T.O.P.S Chapter 1389.