July 06, 2022

I would like to offer my sincere sympathy to the Gottwald family, especially Regina and Maria. I met this wonderful woman through Gina first then later Maria, when I was at St. Joseph’s University.  
She made me feel part of the extended family by welcoming me warmly at Thanksgiving dinner when I was a long way from my Florida home,  taking part in a beach trip for a day, or participating in long walks after dinner. I can go on but the memories are too many to name.
 She was always so easy to talk to and sincerely wanted to know how I was doing. She asked about the adventures that I had. Most of the more treasured ones were with her daughters. She enjoyed talking about the family and the exploits. 
The author and poet  Catherine Pulsifer said, “A mother’s treasure is her daughter.”  
In this case,  Mrs. Gerry Gottwald was doubly blessed, for she had 2 daughters to carry on her legacy.  She will be missed and remembered.  
With Love,   Sheila

July 01, 2022

Sad at the loss of my dear cousin. Prayers to Maria And Regina.

July 01, 2022

From the first time I met Gerry I knew that we would have a deeper connection than just teacher / student.  From the moment she asked me to guide her in the swimming pool at Bretheran Village to showing her around her new apartment this past spring Gerry was always eager to be independent.  During our sessions she would often share stories of her adventures with Ted as she knew that I also enjoy the great outdoor.  At one of our lastest sessions Gerry told me the story behind her keeping Ted’s hiking boots.  I’m sure the two of them are now hiking amongst the clouds together.  
My deepest condolences,
Jennifer
 

June 30, 2022

Deepest sympathy for a wonderful lady.

June 30, 2022

I first met Gerry at the prayer group at Saint James Church I really liked her and her husband they’re wonderful people it was a great time with her I visited her here at the Brethren village and went and played my guitar for her and that was a really good visit that we had after that she took the stroke and things just started happening quickly for her I called her on the phone we talked many times prayed with her comforted her when I could. It was a privilege to have known her. And with all she went through I’m thankful she’s at peace now it was a rocky road for the past year. Blessings to her family and all those who loved her. Peace be with you all.

June 29, 2022

Dear Regina and Maria,  I was so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing, but rejoice that she is now seeing clearly in her heavenly home!  I enjoyed many visits with her at Brethren Village and was so inspired by her faith and positive attitude with the losses in her life. I look forward to meeting you both, after hearing how much she loved you both, along with her grandson Alfred.  With Prayers for your comfort, Dot Milliken Vision Corps Volunteer