Gerald Marth
May 8, 1923 ~ January 14, 2009
Gerald A. Marth age 85, passed away Wednesday afternoon January 14, 2009 at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in new Hampton, IA.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 19, 2009 at St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua with Pastor Thomas Hagen officiating. Lisa Wiebke will be the organist and lead the congregation in the singing of “How Great Thou Art” and “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”. Troy Stille will sing “On Eagles Wings”.
Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City with Adam Marth, Jason Marth, Eric Marth, Joel Ernst, Dennis Ernst, Brad Swenson, Brett Swenson and Dennis Wiebke serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Geoffrey Marth, Beau Marth, Alex Silcott and Nicholas Vesley.
Visitation will be Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua (641)435-4134 and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.
Gerald Adam Marth was born May 8, 1923, near Marble Rock, Iowa, the son of John Adam and Esther Elma (Gauger) Marth. He attended country school near Marble Rock and graduated from Charles City High School in 1940. Gerald served in the United States Army from 1947 to 1948. He was united in marriage to June Helen Ernst on February 27, 1949, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford, IA. To this union six children were born. The couple farmed near Rudd for four years before moving to their farm west of Nashua in 1953. They just recently moved to their home in Nashua. Along with his farming operation, Gerald also worked at White Farm in Charles City for 15 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church where he served on the Council and the Building committee for the new parsonage. He enjoyed woodworking, camping, Bluegrass and Polka festivals. He enjoyed his family and loved being with them.
Gerald is survived by his wife, June; six children, Stephen (Cate) Marth of San Ramon, CA, Judy (Rob) Stevens of Albany, NY, Kenneth (Wanda) Marth of Ottumwa, Brian (Deb) Marth of Omaha, NE, Rebecca (Jim) Silcott of Liberty, MO and Brenda (David) Vesley of Houston, TX; 15 grandchildren, Geoffrey Marth; Emily & Chloe Stevens; Adam (Natalee) & Jason (April) Marth; Eric (Erin), Keri, Brianna & Beau Marth, Sara (Andrew) Wilken & Abby Hejlik; Alexander & Laurel Silcott; Courtney & Nicholas Vesley; six great-grandchildren, Landon & Gavin Marth; Kaden & Drew Wilken; Kaylee Hejlik; Alyssa Marth; two sisters, Bernice (Bill) Homer of Polk City and Helen (Warren) Auestad of Des Moines.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister and brother-in-law Rose and Harry Miller.
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Dear June and Children, I remember well you husband and father. He was a very nice man. God be with you as you learn to live with out him in your lives. God bless you, Peggy Drake RN Burkina Faso, West Africa.
Brenda, We were all saddened when we heard the news about your dad. You and your entire family have been in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolences for your loss. Remember, he’ll always be in your heart. Your friends in the Houston Office
We read about Gerald’s passing in the Nashua Reporter to which I still subscribe. I am Cora Wagner’s daughter and live in Glendale, WI. I remember what great neighbors you were when mom lived on the farm….and our children remember going with her to get milk from Gerry…right out of the barn! Time passes and we know we live on through our children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great loss. Darlene Wagner Vranek
Ken & Wanda … Just read this … sorry to hear of your loss. Take care and know that you are in my thoughts & prayers. Love, Cindy
June, I want to send you my condolences. Gerald and you have been great landlords.
June and family, Learned of Gerald’s passing from the Waterloo paper. Just wanted to let you know I am thinking and praying for you and your family for you loss. Sincerely, Karen
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am sorry to hear of your loss but always remember the good times and memories. No one can take them from you.
Becky and Jim, We are sorry to hear of your loss. It’s never easy but time will pass and memories will live on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kathy & Ed
Becky and Jim, So sorry for your loss. I know you are happy you were able to spend so much time with your dad this summer, and helped them move to town where they would be closer to friends and services. I’m sure that packing and moving resulted in lots of stories about items that were being moved or given away. Lots of opportunities to share. Keep those memories close. We are thinking of you. All our love. Gay and Lane
You are in our thoughts and our prayers. We are so sorry to learn of Geralds death. May you find comfort in your memories and the love of family and friends.