G. Gerald Kase, 86, of Chapel Road, Wheeling, WV, died Satruday, Feb. 16, 2002, in Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
He was retired from the accounting department at Wheeling Hospital; a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Wheeling, and Knights of Columbus, Columbia Council 2593, Wheeling.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Conrad A. and Frances Klein Kase; a brother, Conrad Joseph Kase; and a sister, Emelia Barbara Kase.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Catherine Peckstein Kase; four children, Mary Fran Kase, Jerry Kase, both of Wheeling, Teresa Kase of New Jersey, Barbara Smith and her husband, Kevin, of Valley Grove, WV; two grandchildren, Laura and Kristopher Smith of Valley Grove.
Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Tuesday at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 154 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Alphonsus Building Fund or Meals on Wheels at Trinity Lutheran Church.
..our heartfelt condolences to all.
Uncle Gerald certainly had an uphill treck to return home to our Lord. I feel certain that Gerald will be a singularly strong advocate and intercessor in heaven for us all. Most of my memories of my Uncle and God-Father are from my childhood. The one I like the most is when I, the young aspiring trumpet player, brought my shiny new trumpet with me on a visit, Uncle Gerald related that he also used to play trumpet when he was younger. We “jammed” for a while in the TV room, me pretending I knew what I was doing and my Uncle Gerald trying to remember how to play. We both had a great time. Lassie was very happy when we were done.
Mary Fran, I extend my condolences to you and your family. May God be with you during this trying time. God Bless. Janet
You have my deepest sympathy and prayers. Robin