Arthur Thomas Gerstel's Obituary
Mr. Arthur Thomas Gerstel was born on July 8, 1912 and died on April 1, 2013 at the age of 100. He lived most of his life in Chicago, Illinois and was married 71 years to Lottie M. Gerstel, who preceded him in death in 2006. He moved to Cleveland after her death and has been involved with the White County Senior Center and attended Cleveland United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland. Arthur was also preceded in death by his 3 siblings and his son, Donald A. Gerstel, who was a Navy pilot and is MIA/KIA Vietnam (1972).He is survived by his daughter and son in law, Arlene and Roy Clay of Cleveland. In addition he leaves five grandsons, Rick Clay, Guy Gerstel, Brett Gallman, Ken Gerstel and Craig Gallman. His great-grandchildren include Krystal Clay, Matthew Gallman, Briana Gallman, Jenna Gallman, Ellie Gallman, Isabella Gerstel, Carson Gallman and Keila Gerstel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations may be made to the White County Senior Center, 1239 Helen Hwy, Cleveland, Georgia 30528.Funeral service will be 2PM Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Grace Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home 16931 Us Hwy19 Hudson, Florida 34667. 727-863-5471 www.gracefuneralhomehudson.com
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