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Gertrude Engel 1926 - 2019

Gertrude (Hantke) Engel was born on April 9, 1926 in Dresden, SN Germany to Elsa M Hantke, and had a brother Alfred A Hantke. Gertrude Engel died at age 93 years old on December 8, 2019 in Three Rivers, Michigan United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gertrude Engel.

Gertrude (Hantke) Engel

April 9, 1926

Dresden, SN, 01, Germany

December 8, 2019

Three Rivers, Michigan, 49093, United States

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1926

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April 9, 1926

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Dresden, SN 01, Germany

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December 8, 2019

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Three Rivers, Michigan 49093, United States
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Gertrude Engel lived 18 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 93.

The average age of a Hantke family member is 75.

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01/04/2025

Engel, Gertrude Emma 4/9/1926 - 12/8/2019 Gertrude Emma Engel, age 93, of Three Rivers, MI, passed away with her children at her side on Sunday, December 8, 2019. She was born in Dresden, Germany on April 9, 1926, the daughter of Arthur and Elsa (Risse) Hantke. In 1953 Gertrude emigrated to the United States with her mother and children Heidi, Christine and Daniel. Their family first settled in Milwaukee, WI, before taking up permanent residence on a farm where they raised horses in Menominee, MI. For many years, Gertrude was a server and host at the Riverfront Inn in Marinette, WI. Although the hotel's affiliations changed a few times, Gertrude's upbeat demeanor and cheerful attitude continued to greet guests throughout the years. Gertrude will be remembered as a kind and brave woman who fought hardship, protected her family, and stood up to adversity. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Alfred Hantke of Menominee Falls, WI. and grandson Daniel Stover of Nashville, TN. Surviving to cherish the memory of her wit and spirit are daughters, Heidi (Douglas) Stover of Sun City, AZ, Christine (Matthew) Lentsch of Three Rivers, MI.; and son, Daniel (Cristine) Engel of Green Bay, WI. Grandchildren Melissa, John, Charlie, Jamie and nine great-grandchildren. In accordance with her wishes, cremation will be conducted and there will be no public services held at this time. Memorial donations may be directed to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, ncadv.org. Envelope available at Hohner Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.hohnerfh.com.

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