Obituary of Gertrude Ritter

Passed away at her home at Derbecker's Heritage House St. Jacobs on March 13, 2013 in her 100th year. Gertrude Ritter, loving wife of the late Milton Ritter. Dear mother Carol Freiburger. Loving Grandmother of Gary Freiburger (Shirley), Debbie Freiburger & Linda Martin (Murray). Great Grandmother of Colin (Kristy), Craig (Mandy), Tracy, Alecia, Ryan, Christopher, and Lindsay. Great Great Grandmother of Brody, Blake, Jaxon, and Alena. She will fondly be remembered by her sister Ethel Gastmier. Predeceased by her parents John Schmidt and Ellanora Steen. Also predeceased by her brother Egbert Schmidt and her son in law Joe Freiburger. Gertrude was a long time member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church Kitchener and a former member of the Victoria Park Seniors Centre. Friends are invited to share their memories of Gertrude with her family during visitation at the St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 825 King Street W Kitchener on Monday March 18, 2013 from 10am - 11 am. The funeral service will be held at 11 am at St. Mark's Lutheran Church with Rev. Nancy Kelley officiating. Reception to follow in the Church Hall. Interment Parkview Cemetery Waterloo. A special thank you to all the staff at Heritage House St. Jacobs for all the care given to Gertrude. Condolences for the family and donations to St. Mark's Lutheran Church may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.