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Name: George L. Hertsel
Spouse: Paula Dean Schrader Hertsel
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DECEASED 2023,
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Class of

1966 Attended from through

Graduated Here?

Yes   

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College Attended:

Purdue University
     
Birthdate: April 24, 1948   
Date of Death: September 30, 2023  
       

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George Lee Hertsel, 75 of Auburn [Indiana], passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 peacefully at home with his loving wife and family by his side.

He was born on April 24, 1948, in Columbia City, Indiana to Donald and Cynthia (Alexander) Hertsel.

George attended Columbia City High School and continued his education at Purdue University Fort Wayne where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering degree in 1971.

He served in the U.S. Army Reserves in 1972 and was honorably discharged due to disability.

He started working at Cooper Tire & Rubber Company in 1967 and retired as the Plant Manager in 2004.

George enjoyed traveling in his retirement with his wife. He enjoyed fishing, working outdoors, gardening and spending time with his seven grandchildren.

Surviving is his wife, PaulaDean (Schrader) Hertsel whom he married on March 28, 1970, in the Grace Lutheran Church in Columbia City, Indiana; two sons, Kirk Hertsel of Elkhart, and Kent (Andrea) Hertsel of Auburn; a daughter, Tricia (Jeffrey) Martin of Auburn; seven grandchildren, Sarah (Reese) Decker, Grace Hertsel, Riley Boyer, Braydon Scheiwe, Shelby Scheiwe, Payton Hertsel and Parker Hertsel. Also surviving are his sister, Gloria (Steve) More of Columbia City.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m. Friday, October 6, 2023 and from 10 a.m. - noon Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center Street, Auburn.

A private family graveside service will take place at Cedar Creek Cemetery in rural Garrett.

Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 111 E. Ludwig Rd., Suite 105, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825 or American Heart Association, 6500 Technology Dr., Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250.
 
Last Updated: 10-04-2023 Alumni ID: 14682
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