Gertrude Charlotte Medenwaldt

Gertrude C. Medenwaldt of Waterloo, WI went home to be with the Lord with her family at her side Friday November 14, 2014 at Highland House, Waterloo at the age of 106 years. She was born September 26, 1908 in Hankinson, North Dakota to Charles and Lizetta (Glassel) Klawitter. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hankinson on October 25, 1908 by Rev. Joseph Klausler. She was confirmed on April 9, 1922 at Immanuel Lutheran Church by the Rev. Joseph Klausler. On October 13, 1927 she married Alred E. Medenwaldt at Immanuel Lutheran Church. She resided in Hankinson until 1963 when she moved to Wisconsin. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Waterloo. Gertrude enjoyed gardening, playing cards, assembling puzzles, crocheting and knitting. She quilted blankets for her grandchildren’s’ weddings and baby blankets for her great-grandchildren. Gertrude’s love, respect and support for her family has always been a blessing to them. As a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great, great-grandmother she continued to be an inspiration until her death. She is survived by her loving children: James (Maria) Medenwaldt of Broadhead, WI; William (Irene) Medenwaldt, Waterloo: JoAnn Muehrcke, Waterloo; Sandra (Guy) Vogel, Janesville, WI; Lyle (Patti) Medenwaldt, Waterloo; Laura Radlund, Camdenton, MO.; John (Eileen) Medenwaldt, Waterloo; daughter-in-law Norma Medenwaldt, Johnson Creek, WI. Also surviving are her precious twenty-one grandchildren, forty-two great grandchildren, eight great great grandchildren, a brother Walter Klawitter, Goldvein, WV, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, infant daughters Angela and Nancy Lynn, daughter Verla Westphal, son Merlin Medenwaldt, grandsons Brett and Jonathan Medenwaldt, seven sisters, Frieda Anderson, Alma Hoefs, Lillian Bellin, Ester Bellin, Irene Frazier, Laura Nelson and Alice Klinker, and one brother Elroy Klawitter Funeral service is Thursday November 20, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church 439 E. Madison St. Waterloo. Visitation is at church from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas Wilsmann will officiate. Interment is at Washington Cemetery, Waterloo. In lieu of flowers memorials to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rainbow Hospice or the charity of your choice will be appreciated. The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home-Juneau (920) 386-2361 is serving the family. www.berndt-ledesma.com

Gertrude Charlotte Medenwaldt

September 26, 1908 - November 14, 2014