Gertrude Kaltenbach 's Obituary
Gertrude (Frank) Drayer Kaltenbach, 92, of Winter Springs, Florida and former resident of Alliance, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 12:39 a.m. at South Seminole Hospital in Longwood, Florida.
Born on October 23, 1923 in Alliance, Ohio to Maurice F and Margaret A (Schieser) Frank, she lived in Alliance for most of her life and the past 25 years in Winter Springs, Florida.
A 1943 graduate of Alliance High School, Gertrude was employed United Co-Op, B&W Keystone Plant and Fibrex.
While a resident of Alliance, Gertrude was member of Regina Coeli Catholic Church, and in Winter Springs, she was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church.
Gertrude loved playing cards and was a member of several card clubs.
Survivors include her husband, Frederick H. Kaltenbach of Winter Springs, FL; a step-daughter, Lisa Baxter; step-son, Mark Kaltenbach; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Rosemary Sollazzo of Alliance, OH; two brothers, Ronald (Gerry) Frank of Alliance, OH, Warren (Linda) Frank of Alliance, OH; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death was her first husband, Clarence “Butch” Drayer on May 13, 1990; her parents, Maurice and Margaret Frank; three sisters, Christina Kaltenbach, Clara Kinser, and Eileen Dugan-Caruso; five brothers, Lester Frank, Norbert Frank, Orval Frank, Gerald Frank, and Urban Frank.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 9:00 am - 10:00 am at Regina Coeli Catholic Church. Her Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 am, with Rev. Joseph Ruggieri, as celebrant. Entombment will immediately follow at Highland Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Regina Coeli Catholic Church, 633 Fernwood Blvd., Alliance, OH 44601.
You are invited to view Gertrude's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.
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