Felts, Gertrude 1927-2024 Raymore, Mo.
By NewsPress Now
RAYMORE, Mo. – Gertrude “Gertie” Felts, 96, Raymore, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024. She was born Oct. 4, 1927, in St. Joseph, to Markus and Martha (Gleisberg) Wallner.
Gertie married Verne L. Felts on Sept. 25, 1948. They were married for 39 years.
She was employed at Wyeth Hardware Company for over 40 years.
Gertie was a genuine, loving, and caring person, and enjoyed spending time with her beautiful family and friends, gardening, and puzzles.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Verne L. Felts; her parents; and siblings, Eleanor M. Bisig, Markus K. Wallner, Herbert W. Wallner, and Elizabeth Jezak.
She is survived by her children, Greg C. Felts and Christine Claxton (Stephen); grandchildren, Kelsey Claxton and Connor Claxton; sister, Christine Tiffany; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Ashland Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Heart Association.
Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
