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Geraldine Gatz Obituary

GATZ, GERALDINE S., 100, of Louisville, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013.

Born in Bardstown Junction, KY, she was the former Geraldine Shaw, and a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Gatz; and her parents.

She is survived by her son, Randall Gatz (Trinh); sister, Evangeline "Van" Tilton; and grandchildren, Robert K. and Christiane A. Gatz.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd., with a graveside service to follow in Cave Hill Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Potter Children's Home, Bowling Green, KY.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Courier-Journal on Mar. 14, 2013.

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Sorry for your loss. The family will be in our prayers. We have wonderful memories of her when we attended Bardstown Road Church of Christ.

Wayne & Betty Lewis

March 15, 2013

Randy,
Sorry for your loss, but you did have her for a very long time. May your memories and your family support you at this time of passing.
Bruce

Bruce Gaddie

March 15, 2013

Randy, so very sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a sweet lady and we often checked on her with Van. Please know that you and the family have our deepest sympathy.

Dean Beard

March 14, 2013

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