Gladys C. Engert

Gladys C. Engert, 89, of Altenburg passed away Dec. 28, 2021 at her home in Altenburg.
She was born Aug. 4, 1932 in Farrar, daughter of Theodore and Clara (Kassel) Lorenz. She and Norman Engert were married on Oct. 22, 1955 at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar. He preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 1998.
Gladys retired from the Peoples Bank of Altenburg in 1997. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg, past member of the LWML & a docent at the Lutheran Heritage Museum.
Survivors include four daughters and one son, Pat (Bob) Wichern, Donna (Paul) Strattman, of Perryville, Sandy (Gary) Kassel of Jackson, Vicki (Kevin) Leimbach of Shawneetown and Mike (Kellie) Engert of Altenburg. Grandchildren, Ryan (Jennifer) Wichern, Chad Wichern, Brent (Aryn) Kassel, Katie (Jake) Dority, Lauren (Tyler) Rolens, Brock Engert, Korby Engert, Chad (Kim) Strattman, Todd (Nikki) Strattman, Cory (Renee) Strattman & Cari (Justin) Barnes, and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers, Hubert and Arnold Lorenz and two sisters Alice Wichern and Lucille Fristche

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 at Ford & Young East Perry Chapel in Altenburg, and from 8:30-10 a.m. on Friday Dec. 31, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg.
Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg with the Rev. Steven Dressler officiating.
Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Altenburg, Missouri.
Memorials are preferred to the Trinity Lutheran Church, Lutheran Heritage Museum, United in Christ Lutheran School or Saxony Lutheran High School.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young is in charge of arrangements.