STADE: Gertrude “Gertie” Ida (Biesenthal)

STADE: Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, Thursday, October 27, 2011, Gertrude “Gertie” Ida (Biesenthal) Stade, age 88, formerly of RR 3, Dashwood. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Christian Stade (2005). Loved mother and best friend of Sherrie Edwards of RR 3, Dashwood and the late Oliver “Ollie” Edwards (2003). Dear sister and sister-in-law of Frieda Wilson, Margaret Klein, Herb and Delores Biesenthal, Scharlotte Lowenberg, Elsie Biesenthal, Bert Molzan and Clarence Miller. Remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by parents Rhinehart and Emma (Hopp) Biesenthal, siblings and their spouses Alwina (Chris) Olson, Martha (Rudolph) Miller, Alma (Lewis) Klisch, Hilda (Russel) Miller, Elda (Stan) Freer, Theresa Molzan, Eleonora Miller, Nick Biesenthal, Ted (Elsie) Biesenthal, Walter (Millie) Biesenthal, Philip Lowenberg, Bill Wilson and Harry Klein. Rested at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, visitation was Saturday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The Funeral Service was held at Zion Lutheran Church, Dashwood, Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 2 p.m. The Rev. John E. Trembulak III officiated. Interment Zion Lutheran Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Blue Water Rest Home, Zion Lutheran Church, Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Gertie was a faithful companion of Melvin and together farmed the Stade homestead for many years and a long time member of Zion Lutheran Church and choir.