Gertrude Witgen

Gertrude J. Witgen, died July 7, 2011, at the age of 101. Born in Fowler on February 6, 1910, she was the daughter of John W. and Caroline (Simon) Rademacher and lived in Fowler all of her life. She was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers Womens Association. Gertrude married Herman Witgen on June 22, 1935 and preceded her in death February 4, 1990.

She is survived by her daughter, Carol Mathers of St. Louis five sons, Mark (Judy) Witgen of Fowler, William Witgen of Manistee, Paul (Lisa) Witgen of Gaylord, Luke (Lucy) Witgen and Roy (Eileen) Witgen of Fowler, 22 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her 4 brothers and two sisters.

Funeral Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler. Burial at Holy Trinity Cemetery will follow with Fr. Dennis Howard presiding. The family will receive friends at the Goerge Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Homes in Fowler, 7-9 p.m., Sunday with a rosary being prayed at 8, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday with a rosary being prayed at 3 and vigil at 8. Memorial contributions may be made to Most Holy Trinity Catholic School or Hazel Findlay.

To learn more about Gertrude and view her Life Story film, visit her personal webpage at www.lifestorynet.com/memories/71818 .
The family was served by The Osgood Funeral Homes.