In loving memory of

Gertrude E. Fogarty
June 29, 1925 - January 14, 2009

Gertrude Eucharius Kliegl was born June 29, 1925, on the family farm northeast of Emmetsburg where she was raised. She was the daughter of John Adam and Margaret Ann (Conway) Kliegl. Gertie graduated from Country School #5 of Palo Alto County.
On October 29, 1946, Gertie was united in marriage to Daniel Fogarty at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Graettinger. The couple made their home on a farm near Cylinder, Iowa. Together, Gertie and Dan farmed for many years. Gertie worked at the United States Post Office in Cylinder where she became Post Master. Following her retirement from the postal service, Gertie traveled to Des Moines to work in the Iowa Legislature with Dan at the Iowa House of Representativ Gertie was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, the Palo Alto County Hospital Auxiliary, V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, Red Hat Society and the Cylinder Women's Club. She enjoyed spending time volunteering at the Multipurpose Senior Center. Gertie was a very giving person. She was always ready to help someone in need. She will truly be missed by those that knew her.
On Wednesday, January 14, 2009, Gertrude Fogarty passed away at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg.
Left to cherish her memory are her two sisters: Opal Korleski and Virginia Currans both of
Emmetsburg; two brothers: George Kliegl and his wife, Evelyn and Larry Kliegl and his wife, Leola all of Emmetsburg; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Terrance and Bridget
Fogarty of Emmetsburg, Martin Fogarty of Cylinder, Rosella
and Don Rosacker of Ruthven,
Esteleen Fogarty of Cylinder and Jack Fox of Omaha, Nebraska; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dan; four sisters: Theresa Kelly, Josephine "Dode" Fitzgerald, Marge Wright and Ellen Kliegl; three brothers: Robert, John and Joseph Kliegl.


Tributes

Laurie (wright) Batha wrote on Mar 4, 2009:

"Ahh, the days and hoursâ?¦we practically grew-up on Dannie and Gertieâ??s farm. Mom, (Marge) would just call and ask Gertie what she was doing and before you knew it we were there helping with the chores, painting the back forty, picking/canning cornâ?¦.and all the stories Mom would tell like the one where Gertie was teaching her how to drive and they ended up in ditch. The time Gertie and Dannie were taking care of us and my sister Cathy almost burnt down their house. Gertie always called and sang Happy Birthday to meâ?¦.my birthday is January 12thâ?¦I knew something was wrongâ?¦God only knows how much I am going to miss herâ?¦Love her forever Laurie (unable to make funeral â?? living in Concord, CA)."

Gwen (Sweeney) & Dennis Pooler wrote on Jan 18, 2009:

"Gertie was an awesome lady, with great faith and loved by many. As I look back on my life, Gertie and Danie, were always there. They were wonderful friends to my Mom and Dad and just like family to my siblings and me. I think I was a teenager before I realized we really weren't related! I am thankful for all the memories. God Bless you Gertie for all your good deeds on earth. Rest in peace."

Maureen Dreckman/Overman wrote on Jan 17, 2009:

"I am so sorry to hear about Gertie's death. I hadn't seen her in a while, but when I did have the opportunity to go to a family reunion or a family funeral, she was always there and always made a point to come and spend some time with me. She was a special lady and will certainly be missed. My sister Pat Olson/Overman called and told me of her death. "

Marcia Sweeney Houston wrote on Jan 17, 2009:

"Gertie quietly exited Planet Earth on Wednesday. Oh, the reunion on the other side! Danie-Gertie; Fogarty-Kliegl; Farmer-Sweeney. My children--and I'm sure my nieces and nephews, too--have always known Danie and Gertie as family. In Iowa, it's now time for Gertie's funeral service. In Oregon, I sit writing this note as tears stream. Dear Gertie, how you were loved and how you will be missed. I give thanks for your life--and for being an important part of mine."

Jim and Christina Fogarty and family- Phx, AZ wrote on Jan 17, 2009:

"Sorry we couldn't make it. My memories of you and Uncle Danny will always be close to my heart. May you rest in peace with him."

Martin Fogarty wrote on Jan 17, 2009:

"Yes, Gertie was such a nice person. I will miss her so much. I feel badly about not being at her funeral, my prayers and love are with her. My sympathies to Larry, George, Virginia, Opal and to the many other relatives and friends she held so dear."

Kathy & Bob Sweeney wrote on Jan 16, 2009:

"What a dear lady and true friend. I have known her all my life and what a gracious and loving person. I will miss her for the info she had. She was our source of info since Bob and I have lost our parents. She called and sang happy birthday to me last week!"

Bernard Lang wrote on Jan 16, 2009:

"Gerie was a very special person and all who knew her will miss her. One Gods of own special loving and kind people. Knowing was the gift for us."

Lynda A Sand(Lang) wrote on Jan 16, 2009:

"I will always keep in my heart the joy that you brought to everyone. Rest in the hands of the Lord. Peace be with you. "

Pat Olson/Overman wrote on Jan 16, 2009:

"oh my goodness i just got a note from her 2 days ago along with the Kliegl Reunion details. She has gone home with Dan and our cousin Colleen. Gertie has left a huge hold behind in this world of ours. Cousin,Pat."

Dan & Collene Fogarty Howard Lake MN wrote on Jan 16, 2009:

"It was always fun to talk to Gerdie at our family gatherings."

Dale and Teresa Stephas wrote on Jan 16, 2009:

"What a wonderful person always happy and glad to see you. We are so sorry that we will be unable to attend the funeral as we are in Arizona. She will be missed by all."

Joseph & Tina Fogarty, Chicago,IL wrote on Jan 16, 2009:

"We are so sorry that we are unable to attend the funeral. I will always remember how her eyes would light up when she would talk to us about a recent trip she was on. She truly enjoyed her life. May she Rest in Peace with Uncle Danny. "

Jim Fogarty wrote on Jan 16, 2009:

"Gertie and Danny are my godparents and very close to our family. They would come to the family reunions at West Bend and many other events over the years. God Bless You Gertie! Love you. "

Renee Kliegl wrote on Jan 16, 2009:

"I remember Gertie from Kliegl family gatherings. She was such a special lady. I hadn't seen her for years, but I never forgot her. May she rest in peace."

Kerry Kahler wrote on Jan 15, 2009:

"You have my sympaythy on the passing of Gertie. Just last week, I had the chance to visit with her when I attended my aunts funeral in Emmetsburg, she remembered sitting behing us at church in Whittmore, she wanted to know what I did for a living and also about my sister. I had a long visit with her, it seemed that she had known me forever. What a need lady!"

Verna Laubenthal wrote on Jan 15, 2009:

"Gertie was a very great and gracious lady."

Arn & Kathy Heng wrote on Jan 15, 2009:

"So sorry to hear about Gertie. Her and Daniel were our neighbors and she will be greatly missed. With deepest sympathy!!"

Dave & Cindy Pettit wrote on Jan 15, 2009:

"Gertie will be so missed in Cylinder!! The neighborhood won't be the same without her!! She truly was a special person and we were lucky to have known her."

Carol & Dean Simonsen wrote on Jan 15, 2009:

"So sorry to hear of Gertie's passing. She was such a gracious lady and always stopped to visit when we would meet her on the street or in the Care Center where my folks are residing. "

Lane Kunath wrote on Jan 15, 2009:

"I\'m so sorry to hear of Gerties passing. It was allways a pleasure to see you two when you came to Spencer. May God Bless and rest her. Lane "

Janet R. Nielson wrote on Jan 15, 2009:

"Gertie was truly a special and gracious lady who will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her."