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John Ertl Obituary

John Ertl, age 73, passed away peacefully on September 25,2005 in his Colorado Springs home due to complications of diabetes. He was born in 1932 in Budaors, Hungary and lived in Bretzfeld, Germany from 1946 until 1952. John immigrated to Aurora, IL. in 1952 and worked at Sealmaster Bearing Company until his retirement from management in 1987. He made his retirement home in Colorado Springs, Colorado where he is survived by Zita, his loving wife of 52 years; son, Steven of Colorado Springs; brother, Mathias Ertl; and sisters: Maria Kruck and Theresa Renninger of Germany; along with numerous nieces and nephews in the U.S.A and Germany. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Life Source Hospice, 5450 Tech Center Drive, Suite 120, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919, 719-265-1100.

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Published by The Gazette on Sep. 27, 2005.

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Henry & Herta Berktold

October 22, 2005

We never had the privilege of knowing Hans in his younger years. But his good sense of humor, kindness and generosity were evident to the very end. He was a true friend and in our thoughts he will always be close to us. Fondly, Henry & Herta

Joe & Renate Berktold

October 11, 2005

We are very sad that we have lost

our very good friend "Hans" He was

a generos,helping and always giving

friend.We will miss him dearly and

he will always be in our memory.

Specialy missing him as a fishing

and hunting partner.

.

Rita Wecker

October 5, 2005

Wir sind sehr traurig über den Tod von unserem Onkel Hans. Gerne hätten wir ihn noch einmal bei uns gehabt. Trotz der großen Entfernung war er immer an unserem Leben interessiert. Wir werden ihn nicht vergessen.

gary&jody beham

October 3, 2005

As sad a time as this is, when we think of Hans, we can't help but smile. His zest for life and friends was a wonderful gift that he gave to us all. Hans would want us to remember him with laughter,in the company of good friends and gut essen.so let the sadness pass. here's to you Hans. We will truly miss you our friend, but our memories will stay alive and well for a long time to come

Marti Schnese

September 29, 2005

I am very sad with the passing of my dear friend; I loved him so much for his kindness & generosity. I will miss him a lot, but I know now he is no longer sick & can eat anything he wants. Life seems darker today without him. We'll be seeing you again.

Larry and Ria Nelson

September 28, 2005

Those we hold most dear never truly leave us...They live on in the kindness they showed, the comfort they shared, and the love they brought into our lives.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Larry and Ria Nelson

Bob & Pauline Beham

September 28, 2005

It has saddened us to have lost our dear friend "Hans".He was a wonderful, happy and giving person. We will miss him and the good times we all had together. We will always remember "Hans".

Ellen Ott

September 28, 2005

Die Erinnerung ist ein Fenster durch das ich Dich sehen kann, wann immer wir wollen.



Wir gedenken unseres Freundes,



Helga und Willi Raumer

Ellen und Guenter Ott

Jon & Grant Schnese

September 28, 2005

Mr. Ertl was a fun and generous person and while my son and I only had a handful of opportunities to meet Mr. Ertl, he would always treat us like we were long lost friends. Jon and I are very thankful that we have had the honor to meet and know Mr. Ertl and our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Ertl and their son Steve.

Wayne Schnese

September 27, 2005

John was a special friend, a one of a kind. He would be there for you whenever needed, and was willing to share anything he had. His heart was as big as all outdoors.

John loved to have a good time and eat good food. Always a smile on his face even though you knew he might be in pain from his illness.

I will miss him very much.

Theresia and Monty Montgomery

September 27, 2005

Our thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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