Gladys Ertel, 98 of Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday September 27, 2022 at Prairie Maison Care Center. She was born November 23,1923 in Luana, Iowa daughter of Frank and Leta (Rennpage) Nagel.
Gladys was united in marriage with Clarence Ertel on June 28,1944, had one son, Clarence Jr. who died from injuries he sustained in a car accident in 1973. Together they had farmed on Dutch Ridge in Wauzeka Township until they moved to Prairie Du Chien. Gladys worked at the Highway Grill as a cook and waitress for many years, after she retired, Gladys volunteered her time at the Coulee Cap store.
Surviving Gladys are her sister, Doris Oswald of Verona, Wisconsin; her dear friend, Barb Stratton of Prairie Du Chien, and many nieces and nephews.
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and son; five brothers, Richard, Otto, Frank Jr., Chalmer and Lester “Pat” Nagel; three sisters, Oladean “Sally” Jarrett, Helen Borth, Dorothy Kasparek,,several nieces and nephews; and her god-daughter, Jetta Trautsch Sherry.
Visitation will be from 10:30 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Prairie du Chie, Wisconsin.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin with Pastor Lynn Schreck as the officiant.
Inurnment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.
Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin is assisting the family with arrangements.