G.A. Jake Gerstenberger Obituary (1926

G. A. "Jake" Gerstenberger was born January 11, 1926 on a farm near Hazleton, Iowa the son of Frank and Marguerite Netcott Gerstenberger. He attended the local country school as he grew up near Hazleton. He then moved with his parents to Winthrop where he lived until moving to Independence. Jake worked for Lynch Roofing for a number of year until he was disabled. He also liked giving Amish rides to town and their appointments. He always enjoyed fishing and going to the local casinos. Jake moved to the West Village in October of 2008 and had recently celebrated his 83rd birthday. Jake entered into his eternal rest on Friday, January 16, 2009 at West Village Care Center in Independence following a sudden illness. He was 83 years of age. He was preceded in death by his parents, his two sisters: Lucille Bradley and Barbara Gerstenberger, and his brother Joseph Gerstenberger. Survivors include his brother Irvin of Independence, several nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at the Fawcett Funeral Home in Winthrop with Pastor Mike Root officiating. Casketbearers will be: Kelly Cornwell, Jeff Cornwell, Joey Friedly Graves, Brett Kitchen, Tim Kearns, and Steven Johnson. Interment will be in Fontana Cemetery south of Hazleton,IA. Friends may call from 4 PM until 7 PM Monday, January 19 and after 9:30 AM Tuesday, January 20 at the Fawcett Funeral Home in Winthrop. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fawcettsfuneralhome.com under obituaries.