Gertrud J. Zintl, 91, died peacefully at her home in Elmhurst, Illinois on August 30, 2015. Beloved wife of F. Karl Zintl, loving mother of Brigitta (Zintl) Kunz of Sigmaringen Germany and Thomas M. Zintl of Chicago, she was a proud and devoted grandmother to grandsons, Steffen Kunz of Stuttgart Germany, Daniel Kunz of Ulm, Germany, and Quinn Zintl of Chicago.
Gertrud was a 25-year cherished member of the York HS Foreign Language Department and a devoted volunteer for the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. She had a fine appreciation for world culture and architecture. Together with Karl, her husband of 55 years, she traveled the world over, often returning to the south of Germany, her beloved homeland. Gertrud and Karl were Elmhurst residents since 1952. They are listed on the American Immigrant Wall of Honor on Ellis Island in New York.
Gertrud was selflessly dedicated to her family and friends. She was steadfast in her spiritual beliefs; a strength which provided her great strength and comfort throughout her life.
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The family would like to thank many friends for their loving support, and particularly Ester York for her extraordinary kindness and care given for over five years.
A memorial in her honor will be held at 3PM on Sunday September13, 2015 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 142 East Third Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. Information: Elements, the cremation company, 855.550.5151, www.elementscremation.com.
