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Several Gerst obits

JIWelsch — 2009-08-03 09:10:25Z

OAKVILLE, Iowa -- Lester M. Gerst, 85, Oakville, died Wednesday, March 17, 2004, at the Great River Medical Center, West Burlington.

Services are 2 p.m. Monday, March 22, at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, Wapello. The Rev. Maurice Moore will officiate. Burial will be at Parsons Cemetery, rural Wapello, with military rites.

Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Sunday, March 21, at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established to benefit Oakville Community Bible Church and Oakville First Responders.

Mr. Gerst was born July 20, 1918, Oakville, the son of Eugene and Rosa Knapp Gerst. He married Vivian Roberston Sept. 20, 1938. She preceded him in death Aug. 4, 1939. He later married D. Estellene Malcom July 30, 1947, in Oakville. She preceded him in death April 18, 1988.

He graduated from Wapello High School in 1938.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as an aviation engineer equipment operator and helped build the first airstrip on Normandy Beach.

He was a lifetime farmer and also worked at Oakville Feed and Grain for a number of years. During high school and shortly after he drove a school bus.

He served with the Oakville City Council from 1983-1991. He was a member and past commander of American Legion Post 489, Oakville. He attended Oakville Community Bible Church. He loved gardening, enjoyed leatherwork, and had kept a weather log for several years.

He was an avid sports fan, especially of the Hawkeyes, Cubs and Bears.

Survivors include three daughters, Martha Luckett and husband Robert of Burlington, Doris Ford of Iowa City and Wilma Anderson and husband Gary of Wapello; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Eugene 'Ted' Gerst of Oakville, Allan Gerst of Burlington and Edward Gerst of Mediapolis.

He was preceded in death by his parents; both wives; an infant son, Larry Daniel Gerst; and four brothers, Earnest Gerst, William Gerst, Lawrence Gerst and Raymond Gerst.
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OAKVILLE, Iowa -- W. Duane Gerst, 66, of rural Oakville, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, at Wapello Nursing & Rehab Center, Wapello.

The Rev. Chris Thomas will officiate the services. Burial will be at Edwards Cemetery, rural Oakville.

A memorial fund has been established for the United Methodist Church, Oakville; Wapello Nursing & Rehab Center; and Oakville Volunteer Fire Department.

Mr. Gerst was born Nov. 1, 1938, in Wapello, the son of William F. and Verlee Pontzius Gerst. He married Barbara E. Chinlund Sept. 10, 1961, in Aledo, Ill.

He was a farmer. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Oakville, and Ducks Unlimited. He had been a board member of the Farm Bureau, a volunteer fireman in Oakville and a former Lions Club member. He loved gardening, bowling, fishing, trap shooting and visiting with friends and family at Gusto's, the family restaurant he owned and operated in Oakville. He also enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter, Rachael.

Survivors include his mother, Verlee Gerst of Wapello; his wife; two sons, Bill Gerst of Oakville and Robert Gerst of Elkhart; a daughter, Sharon Burns and husband, Mike, of Oakville; a granddaughter, Rachael Burns; two brothers, Wes Gerst and wife, Linda, of Oakville and Melvin Gerst and wife, Nancy, of Wapello; and a sister, Beverly Wick of Val Rico, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Darrell.
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BURLINGTON, Iowa -- Eugene Hugo 'Ted' Gerst, 90, Burlington, formerly of Oakville, died Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, at Bickford Cottage, Burlington.

The Rev. Scott Smith will officiate the services. Musical selections will be provided by Kenna Baber, pianist; Harlan W. Winter, vocalist; and Stan Wood on saxophone. Casket bearers are Michael Gerst, Kirk Gerst, Keith Gerst, Ted Gerst, Jarin Gerst and Garrett Brown. Burial will be at Edwards Cemetery, Oakville, conducted by Ed Lanz.

A memorial fund has been established for the Oakville United Methodist Church, Great River Hospice and the Oakville Volunteer Fire Department.

Mr. Gerst was born March 5, 1915, in Huron, the son of Eugene and Rosa Knapp Gerst. He married Irene Pontzius on Dec. 9, 1936, in Bloomfield.

He attended school in Huron and graduated from Wapello High School. After growing up in the Huron and Wapello communities, he moved to Oakville in 1939.

He and his brother, William, farmed together for 43 years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Oakville, and was involved with various community projects and activities.

Survivors include his wife, Irene of Bickford Cottage, Burlington; two sons, Ernest Gerst and wife Judy of Wapello and Kenneth Gerst and wife Carol of Oakville; a daughter, Charlotte Brown and husband Marion of Mediapolis; nine grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; two brothers, Alan Gerst of Burlington and Edward Gerst of Mediapolis; and two sisters-in-law, Verlee Gerst of Oakville and Ardythe Gerst of Omaha, Neb.

He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers, Ernest, William, Lawrence, Lester and Raymond Gerst.
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George Julius Gerst, 92, rural Columbus
Junction, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, at his home surrounded by his family.

Burial will be at Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis.

A memorial fund has been established for the Wapello Athletic Boosters.

Mr. Gerst was born Oct. 21, 1913, in Oakville, the son of Julius and Sarah Knapp Gerst. He married Pauline Howe on Aug. 1, 1936, in Burlington.

He graduated from Huron High School in 1934.

He was a farmer throughout his life in Des Moines and Louisa counties. During World War II, he was a welder in the shipyards in Long Beach, Calif. He also worked as a welder and pipe fitter with the Plumbers and Pipe fitters Local No. 125 out of Burlington.

In addition to being a life member of the union, he was a life member of the Moose, Burlington, and the National Rifleman's Association. He was also a member of the Ducks Unlimited and the Louisa County Cattleman's Association.

He enjoyed playing sports both during and after high school. He loved the Hawkeyes and was a member of the Golden Hawks I Club. He also loved and attended most school sporting events in Wapello.

He liked deer hunting and simply enjoyed working especially as he raised Canadian geese and other farm animals and wildlife.

Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Vonnie Carlson and husband Fred of Wapello, Cathy Eaton and Mike Cardenas and Beth Prior and husband Mike, all of Winfield; two sons, George Gerst Jr. 'Bubby' and wife Fran of Lansdale, Pa. and Gary Gerst and wife Janet of Columbus Junction; 29 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; three brothers, Herbert 'Dick' Gerst and wife Cleo of Mediapolis, Adolph Gerst and wife Beverly of Burlington and Ernest Gerst and wife Marlene of Burlington; and a sister, Edna Knotts and husband Wilbur of Sperry.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three daughters, Joanne Malone and twin daughters; three brothers, Julius, Robert and Otto; and three sisters, Katherine, Esther and Clara.
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WAPELLO, Iowa - Richard Harold Gerst, 94, of Wapello, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at the Wapello Nursing & Rehab Center.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at the Apostolic Christian Church of Oakville. Burial will follow at the Oakville Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2008, at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, Wapello, family will meet friends from 5-8 p.m. A memorial fund has been established for the benefits of the Oakville Apostolic Christian Church building fund and the Apostolic Home for the Handicapped at Morton, Ill.

Mr. Gerst was born on August 4, 1913, in Oakville, the son of Henry and Barbara Rich Gerst. He married Liberty Frank on January 13, 1946, in Burlington.

He graduated from Huron High School in 1931 and became a member of the Apostolic Christian Church at Oakville where he taught Sunday School and served as a trustee, both for several years.

His purpose in life was to glorify God, both in life and in death. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Psalm 116:15

He was a farmer.

He served in the U.S. Army during WW II in the European Theatre and returned home on December 24, 1945.

He is survived by his wife, ‘Lib’ Gerst of Wapello; four sons, Steven Gerst and wife, Bonnie, of Congerville, Illinois, Wallace Gerst and wife, Donna, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jeffrey Gerst and wife, Kari, of Wapello, and Kevin Gerst and wife, Selena, of Wapello; 10 grandchildren, Tiffany Gerst, Trista Ulrich, Tadd Gerst, Sarah Ooms, Jacob Gerst, Jonathan Gerst, Stephanie Gerst, Joshua Gerst, Minda Swisher, and Collin Gerst; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a great-granddaughter, Alayna Gerst; four brothers, Ezra, Leslie, Henry, and Chris Gerst; and two sisters, Bertha Wagenbach and Emma Gerst.

Re: Anyone researching Haynes, Bonham, or Gerst surnames in Texas - Jackson County

drbobf_1 — 2009-03-09 23:33:06Z

Kathleen, my name is Bob Ferguson. I think you talked with my dad in Houston a year or so ago. I am a dentist in Austin and we are very interested to visit our family graveyard on your ranch. My grandmother was a Gerst and we have identified the names on your list as her family. My great uncle who is almost 90 visited the graveyard some 26 years ago. Can you please contact me to let me know when we can schedule a trip to get photos of each of the stones. my email is drbobf@sbcglobal.net and phone is 512-259-0039. Thank you so much! Bob

Re: Arthur J. & Dorothy Goulet Gerst, MO

gerstjeff — 2008-11-20 23:09:41Z

Please email me at gerstjeff@hotmail.com

Re: Arthur J. & Dorothy Goulet Gerst, MO

gerstjeff — 2008-11-20 23:07:09Z

Arthur and Doroty Goulet gerst were my grandparents. My dad was Robert Goulet Gerst. He married Ruth Rhoerhig and had nine children, Cindy, Cathy, Robert, William, Dorothy, Barbara, Julie, Herman and me Jeff. What would you like to know?

Re: Arthur J. & Dorothy Goulet Gerst, MO

murracle — 2008-11-05 04:04:19Z

Dorothy Goulet Gerst's father, Peter Goulet, was my great grandfather. Large family from Detroit; Peter the oldest. My grandmother, Josephine, near the youngest. French Canadians.
I have quite a bit of information on the French Canadian line, thanks to others on this site, but trying to bring the information forward has been a challenge.
I have information on Dorothy and 3 sisters; one, Marie, died at about 6 months. I have information on Dorothy and Arthur's 2 sons, but nothing on daughter, Barbara, and only date of death for son, Robert.
Little information on Arthur and Dorothy's grandchildren or those of Dorothy's sisters, except what I've found in St. Louis papers.
Any help appreciated. Thanks for your response. I've not been spending as much time on the genealogy lately, but with winter on the way, my plan is to get into it again.
My family is long gone, so there's been no one to pass down family history. Thanks again.

Re: Arthur J. & Dorothy Goulet Gerst, MO

bm2thirsty — 2008-11-02 09:31:57Z

I might be able to help you out, i know its been a few years ago. but lemme know...

bg

Gerst Pfaffenhoffen, Alsace, France

xguinnessx — 2008-08-08 05:52:53Z

I'm not looking for Gorst or Garst. I'm looking for Gerst!
Leonard Emil Gerst 1815-1886 from Alsace France.
married Marie Catherine Holzberger 1816-1861.
I need more information from this marriage.
His second wife is Salome Motz 1844-1895.
Leonard and Salome had 10 children.
I have 3 sons found.

Auguste Gerst 1867 - 1917 (Pfaffenhoffen & Lawalck)
married Madeline Sauer 1869-1941
Auguste had 3 daughters.

Leonard Gerst 1868-1918 (France to Latrobe, PA)
married Minnie Pohland. (This family is found)
(Note Alsace France became Elsass German after 1871)
Emil George Gerst 1874-1953 (Elsass Germany - Newark, NJ)
married Anne Oberle (My Family)

I know of 1 Gerst moving to the Allegheny area.
I don't know his name and as far as I know he is not a Ohio Gerst that moved to the Pittsburgh area.
From this line I have William Gerst marrying Florence and having a son named William. I think William (married to Florence)is the son of the Gerst I am looking for.
Some hints from past conversations are Barber or Pro Baseball player. Maybe even playing for the Pirates.

Any Gerst info is appreciated.
Contact me at mgerst@optonline.net

Re: Christopher C Haynes

mcarlson15 — 2008-06-13 01:08:05Z

Margaret Valendie Williams married Christopher C. (Kit) Haynes
See http://www.williamsfamilies.us/WilliamsBazel.pdf

For information on cemetery in Jackson County see http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.gerst/44/mb.ashx:

Margaret V. Haynes born 07/21/1848 died 02/03/1906
Christopher C. Haynes born 10/08/1843 died 11/16/1913

Christopher C Haynes

hhaynes157 — 2008-05-26 03:01:52Z

I am Howard Homer Haynes, formerly of Vanderbilt, Jackson County, TX. I am a descendent of a Christopher Haynes (nicknamed "Kit") whom, I think, was in the CSA when a substantial portion of his estate along the Navidad river was bankrupted and separated. I am sketchy about forebearers and descendents and had no knowledge of a possible forebearer named Margaret, though I am aware of a descendent named Margaret in another branch of the family.

Gerst Schleber Etsch

xguinnessx — 2007-11-22 16:15:46Z

Johann George Gerst 1720-1802 and his wife Marie Salome Schleber 1726-1802 shared Great Great Grandfather and Great Great Grandmother.

Jean-Jaques Gerst and Catharina Etsch.

Re: Need Decendants or Parents of Leonard Gerst & Salome Motz

Allie234 — 2007-10-27 19:16:56Z

I also have old pictures from Allegheny, PA, Pfaffenhofen and Elsass (German Alsace).

The pictures are very old and not identified but they were found in My Grandfather Gerst's Trunk.
If you have any Gerst's in your tree from these areas contact mgerst@optonline.net

Need Decendants or Parents of Leonard Gerst & Salome Motz

Allie234 — 2007-09-28 03:02:11Z

I am looking for Gerst in Alscace-Loraine or Pfaffenhofen.
I have Leonard Gerst & Salome' Motz
Son
Leonard Gerst born 1868 French Alscace-Loraine moved to Latrobe, PA. Married Minnie Unknown. The Latrobe Gerst Name ends there. I'm looking for the decendants of the daughters.
Minnie S., August C. (No children), Leonard R. (Died Young),Leonia, Elizabeth.

Minnie wife of Leonard had a sister Augusta who married William Noel son of Emanuel Noel.

Leonard and Salome next son.
Emil George Gerst born 1874 in Alscace Loraine Germany.
married Anna Oberle Daughter of Anton & Annie Oberle.

If you have any information contact..
mgerst@optonline.net

Re: Gerst immigrant family- likely to South and West

grammasandyj — 2007-09-09 23:20:27Z

I think your Michel Gerst, son of Catherine Peter Gerst, is my ggrandfather. I found him listed as Mike Gurst in an early census. B. March 1848, Germany, m. May13,1879 Mary Alice McCarthy in Mobile, Ala. She was born July 1854/1855. Michael Francis Gerst was a son, b.Dec9, 1888 in Bessemer,Ala., d. June 1971, Bessemer, married Elizabeth Collins, b.Sept 1889/90, pb Guernsey Co.,Ohio, d Sept 29, Jefferson Co., Alabama. Michael Francis and Elizabeth are my father's parents. My father, William Michael Gerst,b Oct 16 1918 in Ensley, Ala, d. Dec 6 1960 in Opelousas, La. St. Landry Parish. Do you know name of Caterine Peter Gerst's husband? Does this help you? Maybe we can help each other.

Re: William Michael Gerst

grammasandyj — 2007-09-09 20:30:02Z

Debbie,
I was looking at some boards and found this old message from you. Don't know why I did not see it sooner. I am still doing some genealogy. Thanks for the info. I sent Uncle Hugh a card via the postal service some time ago, but have not heard a thing back. It is very hard to find anything on Gerst. I received some infor on the Rauch surname. But having trouble finding the link. She married a Gerst, Frederick I think but cannot remember right now. Everyone is fine. How is the new grandbaby?
sandy

Re: William Michael Gerst

2006-03-28 06:16:16Z

Hi Debbie,

I got your message. Good to hear from you. Yes I have been trying to dig up some info. Have gotten a little, still searching. Found that "Gerst" may have originally been "Gurst". Gggrandpa Mike Gurst might have been an orphan and came to the US as a lad. Was in the restaraunt business..

Will call you soon. Kids are all fine. Clarice was in hospital w/pneumonia. Albert had appendectomy.

Keep in touch.
Sandy

Re: Gerst immigrant family- likely to South and West

KathleenBailey66 — 2006-03-21 11:23:24Z

Gary - I don't know if this may help but I just posted a message about a cemetery on our land here in Texas - outside of Edna, Jackson County , Texas. the Gerst's in this cemetery are:
Mildred Lois Gerst born 12/16/1908 died 09/24/1913
Mother Emaline Gerst born 06/26/1852 died 04/19/1919
Joseph Gerst born 03/25/1817 died 11/02/1904
Joseph Allison Gerst born 06/29/1896 died 07/26/1897
Iris Roberter Gerst born ? died ?
Myrtle Delila Gerst born 02/15/1885 died 11/25/1886
Charlie ( or ? Charles ) Gerst born 02/ ?/1876 died ?/ ?/1878
Milton Gerst born 09/07/1879 died 12/19/1927

Don't know if this relates
have a nice day - regards Kathy

Anyone researching Haynes, Bonham, or Gerst surnames in Texas - Jackson County

KathleenBailey66 — 2006-03-21 11:16:21Z

Re: William Michael Gerst

2006-03-17 15:41:52Z

Hello Sandy,

You know me always going thru the genealogy. Glad to see you are doing some also. I can give you some of the info I have. To the best of my knowledge you still have Uncle Hugh Gerst & Allen Gerst. Also aunt Rosemary in Decature, Ga, if they haven't died and I don't know it. Remember I have some photos of your dad's parents, Michael Gerst & Kathryn Collins Gerst. E-mail me. The kids are all well.

Re: Gerst <St Louis, Mo> from Alsace-Lorraine Region

2005-12-22 20:56:33Z

I am working on a friend of mine's genealogy (a Gerst). I was told that there was a possibility that there was the same ancestry on both side of the family. As I was searching for a Anna Molitor, I came across on born to a Vetsch. If indeed both of these families are in fact related, then Regina Vetch (Vetsch) would be from Niederlauterbach in what was Alsace. Since Regina (Vetsch) and Fred were married and brought the eldest two daughters with them from the old country, it would be presumable that the Gerst Family was also from Niederlauterbach or some close village to it. Just thought I would share that information with you.

Mike

PS The Vetsch family that came to Missouri mostly settled in Saint Charles/O'Fallon/etc.

Re: Caroline E. Gerst of New Albany, IN m. Conrad Borchers 10/31/1871

2005-09-01 20:00:55Z

Thanks everybit helps and I know somebody went to Penn. Thanks again Pat

Re: Caroline E. Gerst of New Albany, IN m. Conrad Borchers 10/31/1871

2005-09-01 17:44:37Z

Hello Pat,

Since I last posted my Caroline Gerst message I've found additional facts about Caroline who married Rev. Conrad Borchers. Her full name is Caroline Christiana Elizabeth Gerst. She was born 6/16/1855 in New Albany, IN and died 1/10/1921 in Pennsylvania. Caroline Gerst's parents were Gottlieb Gerst and Christiana Selters. Hope this helps.

Regards,
Carol Movahed

Re: Caroline E. Gerst of New Albany, IN m. Conrad Borchers 10/31/1871

2005-03-01 21:17:39Z

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ANSWERING. I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL FAMILY MEMBERS THRU THESE BOARDS SO IT NEVER HURTS TO ASK. GOOD LUCK TO YOU TO Pat

Re: Caroline E. Gerst of New Albany, IN m. Conrad Borchers 10/31/1871

2005-03-01 19:10:30Z

Hi Pat,

I'm related to Caroline Gerst through adoption -- her son Carl Conrad Borchers adopted my mother in the 1920's. I'm in touch with a biological descendant of Caroline E. Gerst and if I get any more details about her from that person I will be glad to pass them on to you. At this point, I know nothing about Caroline Gerst's family other than what I included in my original post.

Blessings,
Carol (Minkel) Movahed

Caroline E. Gerst of New Albany, IN m. Conrad Borchers 10/31/1871

2004-06-01 01:40:01Z

Caroline E. Gerst married Rev. Conrad Borchers on 10/31/1871, probably in New Albany, IN where Rev. Borchers was ordained by the Indiana Classis (Reformed Church) on 9/20/1869. Rev. Borchers served at Salem Church in New Albany for five years. They had five children together: Emma L. (Mrs. L.T. Schiess), Herman G.F., Carl Conrad, Calvin U.M., and Edgar Augustine.

Elmer Gerst obit

J_Batkins — 2003-12-15 21:57:04Z

Gerst Elmer Gerst
Age 95. Beloved husband of Herta (nee Jaeckel), loving father of Robert Gerst, Bill Gerst, Laura Gerst, Diane Dagy (Don), Lynn Ryan, Robert Siebenhar (Robin), dearest grandfather and great grandfather, brother of Howard and Art (deceased) Services Private. Family suggest memorial contributions to the Brooklyn Y.M.C.A., 3881 Pearl Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44109. ARRANGEMENTS BY MALLCHOK FUNERAL HOME (440)884-9100 www.cleveland.com/obits

Seeking GERST family to Youngstown, Mahoning Co., Ohio

NettiN — 2005-08-15 04:33:10Z

Hello-
Seeking descendants of Charles & Gertrude (NAU) GERST. Although as children they lived in Noble Co., Ohio, sometime after their marriage (m.1898) they moved to Youngstown, Mahoning Co., Ohio. They had at least five children.

They may have belonged to St. Joseph Church.
Please email me at halsey@cband.net if you may be able to help me. Thank you!

GERST graves seen in Pittsburgh PA, in BEPLER plot

Jan82942 — 2002-08-03 15:53:09Z

Tombstones seen in Highwood Cemetery, Section Q, Pittsburgh PA, Allegheny county:

These graves were with the BEPLER family graves:

Anna May GERST, Mar 26, 1853-Mar 7, 1879, "Wife of Charles GERST"

Nellie P. GERST, Dec 13, 1874-Dec 8, 1881

I have no info about the above since they are not in my line. I just happened to see them in the cemetery.

Angeloch

laurajean1 — 2002-05-17 13:33:43Z

My great grandmother's maiden name was Louise Angeloch. She was born in Germany in 1871, and then immigrated to the U.S. in 1886. She landed in New York, where she met and married my great grandfather, Franz Rittereiser. I believe she came over here with her brothers. Any relation? If so, please email me and we can exchange information. Thanks.

Re: Andrew Gerst lived in Pittsburg, PA

PatPelz20 — 2004-08-27 04:52:11Z

I was searching for information on the family name of Bublies. I noticed that you refer to Alice Gerst-Bublies. Max Bublies that I knew was born in Germany (Prussia) in 1883 and I think came to U.S. in 1923 and eventually came to California. I recall hearing a name of Alice Bublies. You don't hear this last name often and I was curious if there is some relation or link.

Mary

MARY <GERST> O'keefe---STOUGHTON MASS

bvillemtnwoman — 2003-06-23 03:38:26Z

Looking for relative of Mary Gerst O'Keefe who died in Stoughton Mass. She had one son...david...would love to hear from him. THanks

Mary Gerst>Defiance-ohio

bvillemtnwoman — 2003-06-23 03:38:26Z

The following obituary appeared in the Boston Globe morning addition..october 6, 1972 page #42

Mary O'Keefe-Stoughton Resident-Mrs. Mary C. (GERST) O'Keefe 63, of 108 Glen echo Blvd. Died yesterday afternoon at her home after a long illness. Mrs. O'Keefe was born and educated in DEFIANCE<OHIO and was a Stoughton resident for the past 23 years. She was a communicant at St. James Church. She leaves a son, David P. O'Keefe of Stoughton. A funeral Mass will be said Monday at 9a.m. @ St. James Church followed by interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetary here.

Any relatives out there???

Doris E (Gerst) Barnett obituary

puppup — 2003-11-01 12:37:07Z

Source: Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg, PA Oct. 27, 2003
Deceased: Barnett, Doris E (Gerst)
Age: 74
Birth date: April 9, 1929
Birth place: Danville, PA
Death date: Oct. 26, 2003
Place of death: Danville, PA

For a copy of full obit send email to:
dactackm@jlink.net

No relation to the deceased

Hans Friedrich Gerst (Germany)

StaceyGarstecki — 2003-03-03 00:17:07Z

Looking for information on Hans Friedrich Gerst married to Barbara Heimerdinger on November 30, 1668 in Germany. Barbara was born June 12, 1642 in Germany to Frederick Rucker and Magdalena Heimerdinger.

Arthur J. & Dorothy Goulet Gerst, MO

murracle — 2005-09-03 05:31:52Z

Looking for further information on Arthur & Dorothy's children & spouses, grandchildren, etc. Children are Arthur P., John L., Barbara Jane, & Robert Goulet Gerst. Arthur & Dorothy lived and died in St. Louis; all children born there. Dorothy is a cousin, twice removed. I share ggrandparents with these children. Thanks for any help.

Johan Gottlieb Gerst

freesfalcon1 — 2002-06-11 19:14:44Z

I am looking for any connection to Johan Gottlieb Gerst. He came to the US in 1886 through Castle Gardens NY (NJ?) with his wife Katharina Barbara (Shasberger), from Hohenklingen, Maulbronn, Germany. They settled in Plymouth MI. Their son Albert David Gerst also born in Germany married Ada Hazeldine in Detroit.

Frederick Gerst/Garst (1801-1855) Lebanon Co., Pa.

RGherst — 2003-08-05 17:55:59Z

I am seeking information on the parents of Frederick GERST or GARST (1801-1855). This Frederick lived and died in what is now Lebanon County, Pa. He married Sarah Yordy and had several children. I have a good track on the family coming forward but nothing on Frederick's ancestors. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Dick Gherst

Found his Obit

kimkrett — 2005-01-16 03:37:25Z

AKA Thomas Melvin Gerst. He passed away in Vancouver on Nov. 25, 2004 at age 65. kim.krett@earthlink.net

Re: Found his Obit

kimkrett — 2005-02-28 02:47:12Z

New address: kim.krett@adelphia.net

Re: Andrew Gerst lived in Pittsburg, PA

S_Ihrman — 2004-08-24 23:34:49Z

please try http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~njm1/tombs.htm
http://www.wpgs.org/
not my family

William Michael Gerst

grammasandyj — 2005-12-29 09:26:02Z

looking for William Michael Gerst of Bessemer, Alabama

Gerst-Brooklyn, NY

dede1948 — 2004-02-03 00:45:27Z

Looking for information in the George Gerst family that lived in Brooklyn, NY from 1870-1930

GeorgeAnnaMarie/Walter/Anna/Alice/Mary/Eleanor/Ruth

PJ37 — 2002-07-11 16:29:53Z

Looking for information re: George Gerst (b.12/18/1854 in Indianna) who married AnnaMarie Nau (06/12/1874). They had 7 children I only know one name, Walter (b.08/23/1884 in Indianna). Walter married Sarah Kealser (12/23/13)in Berwyn. They had 5 daughters (Anna (11/01/1914 in Evansville, IL); Alice (08/12/1916 in Evansville, IL); Mary (02/23/1918); Eleanor (05/17/1919); and Ruth (04/02/1923). Any leads would be greatly appreciated!

Gerst, Charles Lena

PJ37 — 2002-07-11 16:29:53Z

Any info re: Charles Lena Gerst. Previous info I had turned out to be incorrect. Charles Lena were the parents of Walter Gerst. Charles was born in Evansville, IN (as was Walter).

GERSTE GERST GERS

PatriciaEichstaedt — 2005-02-23 17:51:16Z

I HAVE JUST LEARNED THAT MY GRANDFATHER,WHO I . KNEW AS WILLIAM H, GERS HAD SHORTENED HIS NAME TO GERS IT WAS GERSTE. DOES ANY ONE ELSE HAVE ANY MORE INFORMATION, HE HAD BROTHERS AND SISTERS WHO ALSO MAY HAVE SHORTENED THEIR NAMES TO GERST[DROPPING THE E OR LIKE MY GRANDFATHER DROPPING THE TE THANKS PAT

Re: Caroline E. Gerst of New Albany, IN m. Conrad Borchers 10/31/1871

PatriciaEichstaedt — 2005-03-01 17:39:21Z

Hi,my GERSTE family was from GREENSBURG INDIANA they[my grandfather ]shortened the name to GERS. Sound familar at all THANKS Pat

GERSTE...GERS

PatriciaEichstaedt — 2005-09-26 22:10:34Z

WILLIAM H. GERS WAS BORN IN 1868 OR SO IN INDIANA. HE WAS MARRIED TO SADIE IN 1900.THEY WERE MARRIED FOR ABOUT 8 YEARS. I DO NOT KNOW IF THEY WERE MARRIED IN INDIANA OR ILLINOIS BUT THEY LIVED IN CHICAGO. IN THE 1910 CENCUS HE WAS MARRIED TO ALICE AND I THINK SHE WAS FROM CANADA.THEY LIVED IN MINN. ANY GERS OUT THERE I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HIM. HIS MOTHERS NAME WAS SALYERS AND I HAVE THIS FAMILY BACK TO THE 1670s. OTHER NAMES WOULD BE MITCHELL. THANKS PAT

Re: Caroline E. Gerst of New Albany, IN m. Conrad Borchers 10/31/1871

PatriciaEichstaedt — 2005-07-13 12:07:46Z

I hope I did not confuse you PATRICIA EICHSTAEDT and PAT CAREY are the same person. Thats me Pat

WILLIAM HENRY GERS[TE]

PatriciaEichstaedt — 2005-04-22 20:00:56Z

Hi I have recently found out that my grandfather WILLIAM HENRY GERS[this was the name he was using ]was married three times. We always knew about one other wife but he really had three. I do not know their maiden names but I do have their names and where they were from.His first wife was SADIE GERS and they lived in Chicago,ward13,cook,Illinois. She was from NEW YORK. His second wife was named ALICE GERS,and they lived in 5-Wd MINNEAPOLIS,HENNEPIN,MINNESOTA. And his third wife BERTHA KASTEN was born in Chicago, He was married to her for the rest of his life. They had one child together and that was my mother. Iremember him well and he was a wonderful man. He even adopted my grandmothers other children. We never new much about him and his wives, ANYBODY OUT THERE KNOW ANYTHING. HE WAS BORN IN 1968 IN INDIANA HIS PARENTS WERE RICHARD AND LUCY GERSTE CHANGED TO GERS WHEN THEY MOVED TO ILLINOIS. I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT HIS OTHER WIVES AND IF THERE WERE CHILDREN. THANKS PAT CAREY

Re: Caroline E. Gerst of New Albany, IN m. Conrad Borchers 10/31/1871

PatriciaEichstaedt — 2005-09-01 15:56:42Z

Hi again I just wanted ti tell you that my grandfather[WILLIAM GERSTE[GERST][GERS] was married and divorced twice. I do not know the ladies maiden names but their first names were SADIE[born NEW YORK] and ALICE[they lived in MINN.] I do not know if he had children with those wives. He married my grandmother in 1917 and my mother was born in 1918 in Chicago. My grandfather was from Indiana[born 1868] If he had children with his other wives my mom did not know. Just wondering if this would sound familiar to CAROLINE THANKS PAT

Gerst from Rountzenheim, Bas Rhin, Alsace

gedgell1 — 2002-07-11 18:33:06Z

Looking for others who research Gerst/Garst who originate from Rountzenheim, in Alsace.