John “Roger” Gritsch
John “Roger” Gritsch
Brooklyn
John “Roger” Gritsch, age 84, of Brooklyn, passed away February 7, 2025, at Brooklyn Community Estate. Visitation will be held at Kloster Funeral Home, Thursday, February 13, 4-7 pm, in Brooklyn, with a rosary recited at 3:30 pm; and Funeral Services will be at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Brooklyn, Friday, February 14 at 10:30 am. Memorials may be made to East Poweshiek County Ambulance Service, Brooklyn Fire Department, Essence of Life Hospice, or St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Loretta Gritsch; children, Carrie McCormick (Ross) of McKinney, Texas, Angela Gritsch, Brooklyn, Beth Morton (Ken) of West Des Moines, Christopher Gritsch (Natalie) of Brooklyn; grandkids Shannon Kendrick (Catlan), Kevin McCormick (Preethi), Willson McCormick, Sam Morton, Luke Morton, Spencer Gritsch (Mallory), Kyle Gritsch (Regan) and Rylie Gritsch; 6 great-grandchildren, Addilynn, Karson, and Gavin Gritsch, Colby Kendrick, Georgia Gritsch, and Jalen Gritsch; and one on the way; one brother, Robert Gritsch (Janice) and sisters-in law, Francine Austin (Denny) and Patricia Kaus (Norm). Also surviving John are many nieces and nephews.
Online condolences: www.klosterfuneralhome.com