Elaine Gertsch, 86, of Monroe, Nebraska, died Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Cloverlodge Care Center in St. Edward, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, April 19 at 2:00 PM, at Gass Haney Funeral Home with Rev. Cory Burma officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is on Sunday from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and continue on Monday from 1:00 PM until service time, all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to those of the family choice. The funeral service will be broadcast live on Gass Haney Funeral Home Facebook page.

Elaine Gertsch was born September 28, 1934, in Columbus, Nebraska, to Herbert and Meta (Landwehr) Arndt. She graduated from Kramer High School in 1952, and on July 10, 1954, was united in marriage to Von Gertsch at Grace Lutheran Church in Platte Center, Nebraska. Elaine worked for the telephone company in Columbus as a switch-board operator before starting a 20+ year career as a secretary at Platte Community College. Elaine was also involved in the operation of Evergreen Tree Farm north of Monroe. Elaine was a member of Peace Lutheran Church.

Elaine is survived by:
Daughter – Deb (Larry) Donoghue of Monroe, NE
Daughter – Pam Gertsch of Columbus, NE
Daughter – Yvonne (Terry) Peace of Columbus, NE
Son – Paul Gertsch of Corydon, IA
8 Grandchildren
10 Great Grandchildren

Elaine was preceded in death by:
Husband - Von Gertsch
Parents – Herbert and Meta Arndt
Brother – Kenneth Arndt

Service Folder Information
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall
not want. He maketh me to lie
down in green pastures; He leadeth
me beside the still waters. He
restoreth my soul; He leadeth me
in the paths of righteousness for
His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the
valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil; for Thou art with me;
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort
me; Thou preparest a table before
me in the presence of mine enemies;
Thou anointest my head with oil,
my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall
follow me all the days of my life;
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.



In Loving Memory Of

Elaine Gertsch

Born
Friday, September 28, 1934
Columbus, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
St. Edward, Nebraska

Service
Monday, April 19, 2021 2:00 PM
Gass Haney Funeral Home
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiant
Rev. Cory Burma

Music
"I Know That My Redeemer Lives"
"How Great Thou Art"

Pallbearers
Gary Chamberlain
Chris Morton
Ben Zarek
Scott Sloma
Jeremiah Weir
Kalpit Wemhoff

Interment
Roselawn Memorial Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska