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Personal data Gertrude “Gertie” Ruter 

  • She was born on September 27, 1867 in Shiloh Twp., Grundy Co., IA.
  • (note1) .Source 1
    Source: Bob Toelle
  • She died on December 7, 1942 in Shiloh Twp., Grundy Co., IA, she was 75 years old.
  • She is buried on December 10, 1942 in First Christian Ref. Chr. Cem., Shiloh Twp., Grundy Co., IA.
  • This information was last updated on October 16, 2020.

Household of Gertrude “Gertie” Ruter

She is married to Johann Geerdes.

They got married on February 29, 1888 at fortasse, somewhere, Verenigde Staten, she was 20 years old.


Child(ren):

  1. Florence J. Geerdes  1894-1988 
  2. Gratus Geerdes  1907-1992 


Notes about Gertrude “Gertie” Ruter

Gertrude "Gertie" Ruter

Sources: Author: Toelle, Bob, Title: "Gertrude "Gertie" Ruter Geerdes," (Publication location: Wellsburg, IA, Publisher: Find-a-Grave, Publication date: xvii Jan MMXVI), Repository: The Cloud

Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157195847/gertrude-geerdes

"Photo[graph of stone shared with John Geerdes] added by KDB

Gertrude "Gertie" Ruter Geerdes BIRTH 27 Sep 1867 Shiloh Township, Grundy County, Iowa, USA DEATH 7 Dec 1942 (aged 75) Shiloh Township, Grundy County, Iowa, USA BURIAL First Christian Reformed Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, Iowa, USA MEMORIAL ID 157195847

Mrs. John Geerdes, 75, two and one-half miles southwest of Wellsburg, died at her home Monday morning at 10 o'clock of heart trouble. She had been ill for a year.

Mrs. Geerdes (Gertrude Ruter) was born September 27, 1867 in Shiloh township, where she lived all her life. She was married to John Geerdes February 29, 1888.

She is survived by three sons, Ben, George, and Gratus; five daughters, Mrs. John Heikens, Mrs. Paul Heetland, Mrs. Jake Geerdes, Mrs. Gerald Bakker and Ordie.

Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at the house at one o'clock and later at the First Christian Reformed church west of Wellsburg with Rev. L. F. Voskuil in charge. Burial will be in the cemetery adjoining the church. The casket-bearers selected are: Andrew Janssen, Will Janssen, Henry Primus, Joe Eilers, Ray Gimer, and George H. Geerdes.

--The Wellsburg Herald (Wellsburg, Iowa), 9 December 1942, pg 1

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Mrs. John Geerdes Died Monday; Sick Past Yr.

Mrs. John G. Geerdes died at her home 2 1/2 miles west of Wellsburg at ten o'clock Monday following an illness from heart trouble and complications during the past year. She was 75 years old.

Mrs. Geerdes was born in Shiloh township and she spent her entire life here on a farm. Her maiden name was Gertrude Ruter. She was a daughter of Ben Ruter, who came to this part of Grundy county about eight years ago. The Ruters were among the first families that came to this part of the county to make this their permanent home.

Mr. and Mrs. Geerdes were married 55 years ago and they resided in the same locality all of their lives. They have been members of the First Christian Reformed church west of Wellsburg ever since their marriage.

Funeral services will be held at the First Christian Reformed church on Thursday afternoon. The services will be conducted by Rev. Louis Voskuil. Burial will be in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Surviving are the husband and eight children. The children are Mrs. John Heikens, Benjamin, Mrs. Florence Heitland, George, Gratus, Mrs. Jake Geerdes, Mrs. Gerhart Bakker and Ordie, who is at home.

--The Wellsburg Herald (Wellsburg, Iowa), 10 December 1942, pg 5
--http://iagenweb.org/boards/grundy/obituaries/index.cgi?read=623680

Parents
Photo[graph of stone shared with Foekel Ruter] Berend Ruter 1824-1903
Photo[graph of stone shared with Berend Ruter] Foekel Klaasen Primus Ruter 1829-1884

Spouse
Photo[graph of stone shared with Gertie Geerdes] John Geerdes 1864-1949 (m. 1888)

Siblings

Photo[graph of her/his stone] Kinderen Van Ruter
Photo[graph of her stone] Grietje Ruter Geerdes 1862-1918
Photo[graph of stone shared with Jennie Ruter] Claas Ruter 1865-1934

Children

Photo[graph of stone shared with John J. Heikens] Gertie Geerdes Heikens 1889-1977
Photo[graph of stone shared with Paul Heetland] Florence J. Geerdes Heetland 1894-1988
Photo[graph of his stone] George J. Geerdes 1897-1972
Photo[graph of his stone] Claas Geerdes 1899-1901
Photo[graph of his stone] Ordie Geerdes 1904-1988
Photo[graph of stone shared with Tarana Geerdes] Gratus Geerdes 1907-1992

Created by: bob toelle Added: 17 Jan 2016 Find a Grave Memorial 157195847"
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Gertrude “Gertie” Ruter
1867-1942

1888

Johann Geerdes
1864-1949

Florence J. Geerdes
1894-1988
Gratus Geerdes
1907-1992

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Birthday September 27, 1867

  • The temperature on September 27, 1867 was about 15.2 °C. The air pressure was 2 kgf/m2 and came mainly from the southwest. The airpressure was 77 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 55%. Source: KNMI
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  • In the year 1867: Source: Wikipedia
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Day of marriage February 29, 1888

  • The temperature on February 29, 1888 was about -3.4 °C. The air pressure was 15 kgf/m2 and came mainly from the northeast. The airpressure was 77 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 76%. Source: KNMI
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  • In the year 1888: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 4.5 million citizens.
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Day of death December 7, 1942

  • The temperature on December 7, 1942 was between 4.4 °C and 10.2 °C and averaged 8.6 °C. There was 1.6 mm of rain during 0.9 hours. The average windspeed was 5 Bft (very strong wind) and was prevailing from the west-southwest. Source: KNMI
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Day of burial December 10, 1942

  • The temperature on December 10, 1942 was between 0.5 °C and 8.1 °C and averaged 4.2 °C. There was 0.1 mm of rain. There was 2.4 hours of sunshine (31%). The average windspeed was 4 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the south. Source: KNMI
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    • The Netherlands had about 9.0 million citizens.
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