Gertrude Gottsche

December 28, 1914 - May 17, 2015

Gertrude Olive (Kincade) Gottsche daughter of Leroy and Maime (Partlow) Kincade was born December 28, 1914, in Claytonville, Illinois. She departed this life on Sunday, May 17, 2015, at the age of 100 years. She was united in marriage to Floyd Albert Gottsche on August 29, 1938, in Fowler, Indiana. They were blessed with three children Elaine, Richard and Bruce. Floyd and Gertrude farmed east of Milford until their retirement. Gertrude enjoyed the farm life of gardening, canning, raising chickens and caring for her children. They continued to live on the farm until Floyd went to Hilltop Care Center. Floyd passed away on February 11, 1994. Gertrude lived in Estherville for a short time and then moved to Spirit Lake prior to going to Hilltop Care Center. She is survived by her three children: Elaine Schwaller of Spirit Lake, Richard (Ruth) Gottsche of Estherville, Bruce Gottsche and partner Bill Sherrill of Hudson, WI, four grandchildren: Steve Schwaller of Spirit Lake, Lori (Randy) Masad of Columbia, South Carolina, Linda (Chad) Nelson of Portland, Oregon, Robin (Jon) Bliesmer of Britt, Iowa, 4 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Rena Clifton of Lakeport, California. Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son-in-law, Ray Schwaller, one grandson, Rod Gottsche, one great-grandson, Daniel Achterhof, seven sisters and three brothers. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 21, 2015, at the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home. There will one hour of visitation held prior to the service. Burial will be at the Okoboji Cemetery. The Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.