Gertrude I. "Gertie" Damm of Manitowoc joined her husband into eternal rest on Monday, February 10, 2015 with her loving family at her side.
Gertrude was born in Marinette to Geoffrey and Ida (Breneau) Hebert. Her family moved to Two Rivers, when she was a child and she attended Two Rivers Schools until graduation. On October 23, 1954 Gertrude married Milton J. Damm in Manitowoc. Sadly he preceded her in death on March 9, 1986. After spending 10 years in the manufacturing sector, Gertrude found her true calling in the health care field. She attended LTC, earning her certification as a nursing assistant. Gertrude continued on by taking various health care related classes to further her education and to fulfill her passion of helping and caring for others. For the next 50 years Gertrude was employed with local health care agencies in public, private, and independent nursing sectors.
Living a full life, Gertrude also enjoyed many activities. She and her husband, Milton loved to dance and travel. They also enjoyed visiting a cottage up north. Her other hobbies included: painting ceramics, crocheting, reading and sewing. Gertrude also enjoyed spending time with her family, health care clients and friends. She also loved cooking and celebrated her French family heritage by preparing her grandmothers favorite recipes. She was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Center and Amvets Post #99 Auxiliary where she served in the past as Auxiliary President.
Survivors include her children: Dennis Damm and his special friend: Monique Litersky, Two Rivers; William (Diane) Bashaw, Manitowoc; Ruth Ann (Tom) Osieczanek; grandchildren: Thomas (Robin) Osieczanek and their children: James, Andrew and Autumn, Tammy (Jeff) Schlaver and their children: Cheyenne, Meranda and Austin, all of Colorado; Wayne Bashaw and his children: Bailey, Casey, Dustin and their mother Carol; Brenda (Dan) Meverden and their children: Mikaela and Nicholas (Bailey); Jeff (Linda) Bertschy and their children: Christopher Bertschy and family: Melissa (Chris) Herzog and family; Jeffrey Bertschy and family; and Shawn (Devon) Bertschy and family, all of Manitowoc; special friends: Linda and Christie; and her pet cockatiel: "King", other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband: Milton; parents: Geoffrey and Ida (Bruneau) Hebert; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Herman and Hertha Damm; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Dorothy (Ray) Karbowski; Marcella (John) Boeckman; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Ore Mae (Lyle) Valleskey; and her loyal German shepherd: "Panja".
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 16, 2015 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State Street, Manitowoc. Deacon Alan Boeldt will officiate with entombment to follow at Knollwood Mausoleum. The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 10:00 a.m. Online condolences can be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Sadly and lovingly missed by her family. Mom gave so much of herself for others. She would go out of her way and did extras for her clients and made them feel special. She made many lasting good friends whom she visited on special days with cards and gifts. She will be sadly missed by all, may God Bless her and may she rest in peace.
The family would like to thank the Doctors and nurses who cared for mom.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on Feb. 13, 2015
Gertrude was born in Marinette to Geoffrey and Ida (Breneau) Hebert. Her family moved to Two Rivers, when she was a child and she attended Two Rivers Schools until graduation. On October 23, 1954 Gertrude married Milton J. Damm in Manitowoc. Sadly he preceded her in death on March 9, 1986. After spending 10 years in the manufacturing sector, Gertrude found her true calling in the health care field. She attended LTC, earning her certification as a nursing assistant. Gertrude continued on by taking various health care related classes to further her education and to fulfill her passion of helping and caring for others. For the next 50 years Gertrude was employed with local health care agencies in public, private, and independent nursing sectors.
Living a full life, Gertrude also enjoyed many activities. She and her husband, Milton loved to dance and travel. They also enjoyed visiting a cottage up north. Her other hobbies included: painting ceramics, crocheting, reading and sewing. Gertrude also enjoyed spending time with her family, health care clients and friends. She also loved cooking and celebrated her French family heritage by preparing her grandmothers favorite recipes. She was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Center and Amvets Post #99 Auxiliary where she served in the past as Auxiliary President.
Survivors include her children: Dennis Damm and his special friend: Monique Litersky, Two Rivers; William (Diane) Bashaw, Manitowoc; Ruth Ann (Tom) Osieczanek; grandchildren: Thomas (Robin) Osieczanek and their children: James, Andrew and Autumn, Tammy (Jeff) Schlaver and their children: Cheyenne, Meranda and Austin, all of Colorado; Wayne Bashaw and his children: Bailey, Casey, Dustin and their mother Carol; Brenda (Dan) Meverden and their children: Mikaela and Nicholas (Bailey); Jeff (Linda) Bertschy and their children: Christopher Bertschy and family: Melissa (Chris) Herzog and family; Jeffrey Bertschy and family; and Shawn (Devon) Bertschy and family, all of Manitowoc; special friends: Linda and Christie; and her pet cockatiel: "King", other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband: Milton; parents: Geoffrey and Ida (Bruneau) Hebert; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Herman and Hertha Damm; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Dorothy (Ray) Karbowski; Marcella (John) Boeckman; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Ore Mae (Lyle) Valleskey; and her loyal German shepherd: "Panja".
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 16, 2015 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State Street, Manitowoc. Deacon Alan Boeldt will officiate with entombment to follow at Knollwood Mausoleum. The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 10:00 a.m. Online condolences can be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Sadly and lovingly missed by her family. Mom gave so much of herself for others. She would go out of her way and did extras for her clients and made them feel special. She made many lasting good friends whom she visited on special days with cards and gifts. She will be sadly missed by all, may God Bless her and may she rest in peace.
The family would like to thank the Doctors and nurses who cared for mom.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on Feb. 13, 2015
Gertrude I. "Gertie" Damm of Manitowoc joined her husband into eternal rest on Monday, February 10, 2015 with her loving family at her side.
Gertrude was born in Marinette to Geoffrey and Ida (Breneau) Hebert. Her family moved to Two Rivers, when she was a child and she attended Two Rivers Schools until graduation. On October 23, 1954 Gertrude married Milton J. Damm in Manitowoc. Sadly he preceded her in death on March 9, 1986. After spending 10 years in the manufacturing sector, Gertrude found her true calling in the health care field. She attended LTC, earning her certification as a nursing assistant. Gertrude continued on by taking various health care related classes to further her education and to fulfill her passion of helping and caring for others. For the next 50 years Gertrude was employed with local health care agencies in public, private, and independent nursing sectors.
Living a full life, Gertrude also enjoyed many activities. She and her husband, Milton loved to dance and travel. They also enjoyed visiting a cottage up north. Her other hobbies included: painting ceramics, crocheting, reading and sewing. Gertrude also enjoyed spending time with her family, health care clients and friends. She also loved cooking and celebrated her French family heritage by preparing her grandmothers favorite recipes. She was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Center and Amvets Post #99 Auxiliary where she served in the past as Auxiliary President.
Survivors include her children: Dennis Damm and his special friend: Monique Litersky, Two Rivers; William (Diane) Bashaw, Manitowoc; Ruth Ann (Tom) Osieczanek; grandchildren: Thomas (Robin) Osieczanek and their children: James, Andrew and Autumn, Tammy (Jeff) Schlaver and their children: Cheyenne, Meranda and Austin, all of Colorado; Wayne Bashaw and his children: Bailey, Casey, Dustin and their mother Carol; Brenda (Dan) Meverden and their children: Mikaela and Nicholas (Bailey); Jeff (Linda) Bertschy and their children: Christopher Bertschy and family: Melissa (Chris) Herzog and family; Jeffrey Bertschy and family; and Shawn (Devon) Bertschy and family, all of Manitowoc; special friends: Linda and Christie; and her pet cockatiel: "King", other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband: Milton; parents: Geoffrey and Ida (Bruneau) Hebert; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Herman and Hertha Damm; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Dorothy (Ray) Karbowski; Marcella (John) Boeckman; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Ore Mae (Lyle) Valleskey; and her loyal German shepherd: "Panja".
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 16, 2015 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State Street, Manitowoc. Deacon Alan Boeldt will officiate with entombment to follow at Knollwood Mausoleum. The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 10:00 a.m. Online condolences can be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Sadly and lovingly missed by her family. Mom gave so much of herself for others. She would go out of her way and did extras for her clients and made them feel special. She made many lasting good friends whom she visited on special days with cards and gifts. She will be sadly missed by all, may God Bless her and may she rest in peace.
The family would like to thank the Doctors and nurses who cared for mom.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on Feb. 13, 2015
Gertrude was born in Marinette to Geoffrey and Ida (Breneau) Hebert. Her family moved to Two Rivers, when she was a child and she attended Two Rivers Schools until graduation. On October 23, 1954 Gertrude married Milton J. Damm in Manitowoc. Sadly he preceded her in death on March 9, 1986. After spending 10 years in the manufacturing sector, Gertrude found her true calling in the health care field. She attended LTC, earning her certification as a nursing assistant. Gertrude continued on by taking various health care related classes to further her education and to fulfill her passion of helping and caring for others. For the next 50 years Gertrude was employed with local health care agencies in public, private, and independent nursing sectors.
Living a full life, Gertrude also enjoyed many activities. She and her husband, Milton loved to dance and travel. They also enjoyed visiting a cottage up north. Her other hobbies included: painting ceramics, crocheting, reading and sewing. Gertrude also enjoyed spending time with her family, health care clients and friends. She also loved cooking and celebrated her French family heritage by preparing her grandmothers favorite recipes. She was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Center and Amvets Post #99 Auxiliary where she served in the past as Auxiliary President.
Survivors include her children: Dennis Damm and his special friend: Monique Litersky, Two Rivers; William (Diane) Bashaw, Manitowoc; Ruth Ann (Tom) Osieczanek; grandchildren: Thomas (Robin) Osieczanek and their children: James, Andrew and Autumn, Tammy (Jeff) Schlaver and their children: Cheyenne, Meranda and Austin, all of Colorado; Wayne Bashaw and his children: Bailey, Casey, Dustin and their mother Carol; Brenda (Dan) Meverden and their children: Mikaela and Nicholas (Bailey); Jeff (Linda) Bertschy and their children: Christopher Bertschy and family: Melissa (Chris) Herzog and family; Jeffrey Bertschy and family; and Shawn (Devon) Bertschy and family, all of Manitowoc; special friends: Linda and Christie; and her pet cockatiel: "King", other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband: Milton; parents: Geoffrey and Ida (Bruneau) Hebert; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Herman and Hertha Damm; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Dorothy (Ray) Karbowski; Marcella (John) Boeckman; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Ore Mae (Lyle) Valleskey; and her loyal German shepherd: "Panja".
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 16, 2015 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State Street, Manitowoc. Deacon Alan Boeldt will officiate with entombment to follow at Knollwood Mausoleum. The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 10:00 a.m. Online condolences can be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Sadly and lovingly missed by her family. Mom gave so much of herself for others. She would go out of her way and did extras for her clients and made them feel special. She made many lasting good friends whom she visited on special days with cards and gifts. She will be sadly missed by all, may God Bless her and may she rest in peace.
The family would like to thank the Doctors and nurses who cared for mom.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on Feb. 13, 2015
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