Gert Zirkelbach, 86, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away at the Sheridan in Bradenton, Florida on Monday, February 3, 2020. Born on October 6, 1933, she was pre-deceased by her husband of 59 years, Albert (2013), whom she shared a life-long loyal and loving relationship with. She is survived by one sister, Betty (William, 2017), and three sons, Don (Elaine), Alan (Jessica) and Craig (Liliana). She loved her ten grandchildren Kelly (Withers), Stacy, Annie, Maxxwell, Samuel, Ruthie, Hannah, Emily, Julia, and Alyssa. Gert was a loving great grandmother to her 3 great grandchildren, Kayden, Jaxon, and Brody. Gert poured her life into her family; there she found her rewards were endless. Gert was loved by her family members and many friends, she will be heartfully missed. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 9:30am to 11am at Manasota Funeral Home, 1221 53rd Ave East, Bradenton. Memorial Mass Services will be held immediately following Visitation at 11:00am. Interment will be private with family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice, www.tidewell.org.
