GERRITSON, Albert T. 1917-2002

GERRITSON, STECK, LINES

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 1/24/2009 at 20:17:49

Albert Gerritson, 84, a resident of 2652 155th Street, Charles City, died Thursday, March 14, 2002, at North Iowa Mercy Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral services for Albert Gerritson will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2002, at the First Baptist Church in Charles City. The Rev. Ruth Yeaton, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. Military Honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m.. today, March 15, 2002, and from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to service.

Albert T. Gerritson was born Nov. 26, 1917, at Rock Valley, the son of Thomas and Jennie (Steck) Gerritson. He attended the Rock Valley School. Albert was called to serve his country during World War II in the United States Army from April 8, 1941 to Aug. 21, 1946. During that time he was in Ireland, England, Africa, and Italy. For his service he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Oak Leaf Cluster, Silver Star, 4 Bronze Battle Stars, and the prestigious Purple Heart.

On April 22, 1946, Albert and Eula Lines were united in marriage at Mason City. Eula died on March 16, 1998. Albert was a farmer and also had worked at White Farm Equipment Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church where he had served on the Deacon Board, Board of Trustees, and the Nominating Committee, and was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Albert enjoyed listening to Blue Grass music, square dancing, camping, and spending time with his family and friends.

Living family members include a son, Gary Gerritson and wife Linda of Floyd; and two grandchildren, Michelle Shimek and husband Brian, and Michael Gerritson.

His parents, wife, four brothers, and four sisters preceded him in death.

The family suggests that memorials be directed to the First Baptist Church.