Virginia Rose Gerteisen Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Virginia Rose Gerteisen of Evansville, Indiana, whose life came to an end on December 18, 2024 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Nelson Pfender and Rosa Pfender (Reel); and her siblings, Maye Wright, Faye Achilles, Ruth Ruff, Patricia "Susie" Pfender, Lawrence, Earl, Harold, Norman, Kenneth, Gene, Bill, Ray and Melvin Pfender.
She is survived by: her close friends, Paul and Betty Creek; her grandchild Candyland; her husband Joe; her children, Cathy Kahre (Jeff) of Wadesville, IN, Russell Gerteisen (Ann) of Newburgh, IN, Julie Myers (Brad) of Brentwood, TN and Diana Everley (Tim) of Evansville, IN.; her grandchildren, Alexandra Earl (Mat), Kelsey Mayfield (Chris), Joey Gerteisen, Blake Myers, Amanda Myers and Sammy Gerteisen; her great grandchildren, Alistair Earl and Jordan Mayfield; and her caregiver Ginny.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 27th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, December 28th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. A Mass will be held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (5301 Daylight Dr, Evansville, IN 47725).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. John Evangelist Catholic Church or Riley Children's Foundation, PO Box 3356, Indianapolis, IN 46206.