Gertrude M. “Gertie” Kruep, nee Pollmann, 81 of Breese, died Friday, July 22, 2011 at Breese Nursing Home. 

She was born January 30, 1930 in Breese, IL to Fred and Mary (Schulte) Pollmann; they preceded her in death. 

Also preceded in death by a son, James Kruep; a son-in-law, Ray Garrison; and a sister, Adelaide Holthaus. 

Surviving are her children, Mary Garrison of Breese, Larry (Linda) Kruep of Jacksonville, FL, John (Shannon) Kruep of Richmond, VA, Rich (Laura) Kruep of Breese, Charlie (friend Kathleen Laboray) Kruep of Breese, and Bruce (Iantha) Kruep of Breese; 12 grandchildren, Melissa, Scott, Dottie, Douglas, Erin, Brianne, Matthew, Michelle, Tricia, Cole, Tea, and Hunter; 9 great-grandchildren; a brother, Lawrence (Esther) Pollmann of Marine; and a brother-in-law, William Holthaus of Breese. 

Gertie retired as a nurse’s aid from the Breese Nursing Home.  She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and she especially enjoyed following the St. Louis Cardinals. 

She was a member of St. Dominic Church, American Legion Post 252 Auxiliary, Breese Senior Citizen. 

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 11:00 AM at St. Dominic Church in Breese with Fr. Patrick Peter officiating.  Interment will follow in St. Dominic-St. Augustine Cemetery, Breese. 

Visitation will be Monday, July 25, 2011 from 4:00-8:00 PM and again on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 from 9:00-10:45 AM at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese. 

Memorials can be made to the donor’s choice and will be received at the funeral home. 

The Breese American Legion Auxiliary will hold services at 7:00 PM Monday evening at the funeral home.