Gertrude Koeckritz

.Gertrude Elizabeth Koeckritz, 97, of Lima passed away peacefully surrounded by her wonderful family at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at the Lima Convalescent Home. She was born in Chicago on April 6, 1919 to Willard and Ann (Ludwig) Pillar and they preceded her in death. In 1939, she married Harry Koeckritz, Sr. They shared 61 years of wedded bliss. And he passed away on July 17, 2000.

Mrs. Koeckritz is survived by a son, Harry W. (Linda) Koeckritz, III of Lima, a sister, Charlotte Roebuck of Zanesville, Ohio, her grandchildren, Kay (Larry) Crow of Lima, Natalie (Dennis) Miller of Lima and Nancy (Greg) Patterson of Lima and a step granddaughter, Lynette Taviano also of Lima. She is also survived by her great grandchildren, Ryan Lamb, Sean (Jennye) Lamb, Jessica (Aaron) Bear, Lindsey (Ethan) Bollenbacher, Melissa Miller, Corey (Chelsea) Hanjora, Chelsea Hanjora and her step great grandchildren, Chelsie Crow, Kayla (Brandon) Knotts and Casey Crow; her eight great great grandchildren and three step great great grandchildren. She also leaves two nieces and two nephews.

Gertrude was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She worked many years and many hours volunteering at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She loved all animals especially her cat, “Kitty” and she enjoyed watching birds. She enjoyed traveling on cruises and going to casinos and boating at Indian Lake. Her family would like to thank the staff of Elmcroft and Lima Convalescent Home for the wonderful care they gave her throughout her stay with them, and also to her doctor, Dr. Edward Tremoulis for his years of care and compassion given to her

Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at SIFERD-ORIANS FUNERAL HOME with a family friend Eli Pina officiating. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to that of the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be made at www.siferd-oriansfuneralhome.com.