Gerald Pietsch

Obituary of Gerald W. Pietsch

Please share a memory of Gerald to include in a keepsake book for family and friends.
Gerald W. Pietsch, Sr., 86, of Deerfield passed away on Saturday September 12, 2009 at the St. Luke's Home. Gerald was born in Utica on November 1, 1922 the son of Carl and Olive (Green) Pietsch. He received his education in local schools and was a graduate of Utica Free Academy. Gerald served in the Army during World War II. At Calvary Episcopal Church, Utica in 1947 he married Dawn Foster. For 34 years until his retirement in 1985 Gerald was employed with the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. in Utica. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Utica and a member of the Masons for 65 years. Gerald is survived by his wife, Dawn, a son and daughter-in-law; Gerald and Heidemarie Pietsch, Jr. of Utica, two daughters; Linda Cheesman of New Orleans, LA and Cathy Pietsch-House of Salt Lake City, UT, and three grandchildren; Stephan Pietsch and wife Cynthia of Utica, Sarah Pietsch of Buffalo and Susie Pietsch of New York City. Gerald was predeceased by his son Bruce Pietsch on October 8, 2008, a brother, C. Lester Pietsch and a sister, Charlotte Esch. Mr. Pietsch's funeral service will be held on Tuesday afternoon September 15, 2009 at 4:00 at the Heintz Funeral Home, 408 Herkimer Rd., North Utica. A private burial will take place at the convenience of the family. Calling hours at the funeral home are Tuesday from 2-4. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Deerfield Volunteer Fire Department in Gerald's memory.
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Gerald Pietsch, please visit our Tree Store

Visitation

Heintz Funeral Service, Inc., North Utica Tuesday, September 15, 2009 12:00 AM Email Details 408 Herkimer Road Utica, NY 13502 Directions

Funeral Service

Heintz Funeral Service, Inc., North Utica Tuesday, September 15, 2009 04:00 AM Email Details 408 Herkimer Road Utica, NY 13502 Directions
Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event
Ongoing
Online Event
About this Event
Gerald Pietsch

In Loving Memory

Gerald Pietsch

1922 - 2009

Look inside to read what others have shared
Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book.
Share Your Memory of
Gerald