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Russell “Russ” Gertsch

Birth	:	28 Aug 1938 Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	11 Sep 2019 Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Burial	:	Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery, Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6225000, -97.3873000
Description	:	Russell Gertsch passed away on September 11th, in Park Ridge, Illinois, due to injuries from a car accident. He was 81 years old. A memorial service and Christian burial will be on Saturday, September 28th at 10:30 AM, at St. John’s Lutheran Church LCMS, north of Columbus, with Pastor Brad Birtell officiating the service. Russ was born in Columbus on August 28th, 1938, the youngest of eight children. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1955, and went on to Norfolk Junior College, where he met Norma Hellbusch. They were married on August 29, 1958. Russ joined the army... Read More	Russell Gertsch passed away on September 11th, in Park Ridge, Illinois, due to injuries from a car accident. He was 81 years old. A memorial service and Christian burial will be on Saturday, September 28th at 10:30 AM, at St. John’s Lutheran Church LCMS, north of Columbus, with Pastor Brad Birtell officiating the service. Russ was born in Columbus on August 28th, 1938, the youngest of eight children. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1955, and went on to Norfolk Junior College, where he met Norma Hellbusch. They were married on August 29, 1958. Russ joined the army was stationed in Germany, where Leon was born. Upon being discharged from the military, the three settled back in Columbus, and Lisa arrived. Russ decided to further his education at the University of Nebraska, so the family moved to Lincoln, where Russ graduated and began his career as a CPA/financial controller. The family settled in Aurora, where the children were raised. Russ then followed a job to Park Ridge, Illinois where he and Norma lived for over 30 years, enjoying the Chicagoland area, their friends, and their church. Russ enjoyed playing bridge, traveling and watching sports of all sorts, especially volleyball. Russ is survived by his loving, devoted wife of 61 years, Norma, and their children Leon Gertsch and Lisa Gertsch both of Houston, TX. He will also be missed by his four grandchildren, Sean Gertsch, Sturgis, SD, Karsten Lutz, Los Angeles, CA, Merete Lutz, Seoul, South Korea and Drew Gertsch, Sioux Falls, SD, brother-in law, Marvin (Marilyn) Bachman, Norfolk, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Calvin & Maddie (Pilling) Gertsch and his siblings: Wayne, Alice Dietrich, Ellen Weller, Clyde, Lester, Jack and Marion.

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Where is Russell “Russ” Gertsch's memorial?
Russell “Russ” Gertsch's memorial is located at: Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery, Columbus, Platte County, USA.
When did Russell “Russ” Gertsch death?
Russell “Russ” Gertsch death on 11 Sep 2019 in Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Russell “Russ” Gertsch's memorial?
Latitude: 41.6225000
Longitude: -97.3873000

Family Members:

Parent

Calvin T. Gertsch

(1896 - 1982)

Mattie Pilling Gertsch

(1899 - 1966)

Spouse

Norma Faye Hellbusch Gertsch

(1937 - 2022)

Siblings

Wayne A. Gertsch

(1920 - 2001)

Alice Marie Gertsch Dietrich

(1920 - 2015)

Vera Ellen Gertsch Weller

(1921 - 2018)

Clyde Timothy Gertsch Sr.

(1924 - 1973)

Junior Calvin “Jack” Gertsch

(1925 - 2014)

Infant daughter Gertsch

(1935 - 1935)

Tochter Gertsch

(1935 - 1935)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6225000, -97.3873000

2. Streeter Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5988998, -97.4085999

3. Shell Creek Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5692000, -97.3887000

4. Saint Mary of the Angels Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6444000, -97.4584000

5. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
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6. Saint Michaels Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6178017, -97.5042038

7. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7136002, -97.3506012

8. Creston Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6892014, -97.2917023

9. Christ Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5544000, -97.2825000

10. Saint Francis Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6921997, -97.4935989

11. Humphrey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6963997, -97.4931030

12. Tracy Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7214012, -97.4480972

13. Saint Anthony Catholic Cemetery
Tarnov, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5919520, -97.5300120

14. Wilson Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6135000, -97.2275000

15. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Platte Center, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5032997, -97.4452972

16. Moriah Cemetery
Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6268997, -97.5622025

17. Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery
Leigh, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6991997, -97.2418976

18. Leigh Cemetery
Leigh, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7005997, -97.2422028

19. Granville Cemetery
Cornlea, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6712450, -97.5542160

20. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Leigh, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7008018, -97.2410965

21. Calvary Cemetery
Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5106010, -97.2624969

22. Burrows Cemetery
Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5983009, -97.5813980

23. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Cornlea, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6808014, -97.5708008

24. Zion Lutheran Grand Prairie Cemetery
Platte Center, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5546989, -97.5702972