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Gertrude Verglea Gotfryd, age 93, of Three Rivers passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at her home. She was born on September 29, 1927 in Jackson, the daughter of George F. and Beulah F. Hamm.
Verglea was united in marriage to Fred E. Gotfryd in 1968.
She was an active member of Three Rivers and her community. She owned and operated Paul F. Noecker Insurance Company for many years along with serving on the Three Rivers Area Hospital Board for over twenty one years, First Savings Bank Board of Trustees for sixteen years, and Constantine Rotary. Verglea was a faithful member of Trinity Episcopal Church of Three Rivers. Upon her retirement she worked in accounts receivable at E.L. Nickell Co. for many years and enjoyed spending winters in Belleview, FL.
Verglea was preceded in death by her parents, husband Fred, and sister, Elsie (Hamm) Smith.
Surviving to cherish her memory are son, Rodney J. Easterday and granddaughter, Erika J. (David Parkhill) Easterday.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until time of service beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 with Pastor James Smith officiating. Interment will be held at Constantine Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be directed to Parkinson’s Foundation. Envelopes available and also may be sent to Hohner Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
