Gertrude Pautsch
October 9, 1918 ~ May 3, 2019
Gertrude Pautsch, 100, of Miller, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the First Baptist Church, Miller with Pastor Will Page officiating. Burial followed at Beulah Cemetery, rural St. Lawrence. Visitation began one hour prior to the funeral service.
Gertrude Virginia was born October 9, 1918 at the family farm in rural Wessington to Bill and Berta (Neugebauer) Pautsch. She attended grade school at Banner school 1 ¾ miles east of her home. She graduated from Miller High School in 1936. She then attended Northern State College at Aberdeen for one year and taught rural school for 17 years in Gilbert Township. She returned home in 1954 to care for family members and worked the family farm.
She was a member of Beulah Church until its closing in 1975. She was also a member of Eastern Star – Wessington Chapter, Beulah Ladies Aide, Cow Belles and Help One Another Extension Club. She taught Sunday School and played piano at Beulah for many years. She enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking, and playing the piano.
Survivors include three nephews: Michael (Phyllis) Lacy, Richard (Kay) Lacy, and Bruce (Teri) Lacy; two nieces: Peggy (Ronald) Ganzer and Pamela (Daniel) Klovdahl; and several great nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters: Edith Lacy and Dorcelene Pautsch; and one brother, W.A. ‘Bill’ Pautsch.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to Beulah Cemetery, 19141 369th Ave, St. Lawrence, SD 57373
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Gertrude's arrangements.
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Heaven is richer today , for a Christian has arrived home. I fondly remember Gertrude as my Sunday School teacher at Beulah church there in rural South Dakota where I grew up. Miss the laid back less stressful times with friends I was privileged to have known.
Gertrude was a special friend to our family & my parents down through the years! Many memories of times spent visiting her. Thankful for her & her friendship to my parents! Prayers for the family during this time.
Gertrude and I shared a deep love of sacred music. I appreciated the times we were able to share with each other. She was generous with her talent and encouraging words. So glad met her.
I have many wonderful memories of time spent with my great "Aunt Gert" each summer we visited her at the farm. She was always a pleasure to spend time with and was an incredibly strong woman with a humble servants heart.
I have many precious memories of my great Aunt Gert. I remember spending time in her farm house and making ice cream with her. I also remember spending time with her at nursing home and listening to play the piano. She will be missed. She was much loved
It has been our honor and privilege to care for Gertrude. Thank you for allowing us to love and care for them. We hope you are finding peace and rest during this new transition. ~AseraCare Hospice Team