Gertrud M. Prestele, age 89, of Waldorf Maryland passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at her home. She was predeceased by her husband Ronald A. “Ron” Prestele, and her son Bruce Prestele. Gertrud was born June 19, 1932, in Kastel-Staadt Germany and was the daughter of the late Johann and Maria Reinsbach. She is survived by her children Ronald E. Prestele, and Regina Prestele. Gertrud will be remembered for her loving, kind, and patient heart, and her strong-willed spirit. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 10:00am to 11:00am at Huntt Funeral Home, 3035 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601, followed by a memorial service at 11:00am. Family and friends are invited to Babes Boys Tavern, 2890 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf MD, following the memorial service.