In Remembrance Of
Gerry Petzold
Gerald Petzold, 96 of Smithville, MO passed away December 10, 2017.
He was born on December 1, 1921 to Walter and Lula Mae (Sears) Petzold in Wyandotte County in Kansas City, KS, where he grew up and in 1939 he graduated from Wyandotte High School. Gerry served his country in the US Army during WWII as an aircraft mechanic.
Gerry retired from Cigna Insurance Company in 1984. After his retirement he worked for over 20 years at Packs Hardware in Smithville. He enjoyed listening to country music and spending time with family and friends.
He came to faith in Christ in 1974 and attended Emmanuel Bible Church in Smithville where he served as a treasurer for many years. In 2005 he joined Metro Baptist Church in Kansas City and he was currently attending Faith Baptist Church in Smithville.
Gerry’s father passed away after being struck by lighting when Gerry was 12 years old. At that time, he went to work delivering groceries after school to help support his mother and sister, continuing to take care of his mother until her death. His strong work ethic continued until his health stopped him in December of 2014 at the age of 94.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Norma Jean Thompson and her husband Bob.
Gerry is survived by his nephew David Thompson and wife, Nelda, Smithville, MO; three great nieces, Charity Thompson, Smithville, MO, Faith Thompson, Aurora, CO and Hope Thompson, St. Joseph, MO; one great-great nephew, David Shane Thompson; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 15th with visitation from 12:00-1:00 p.m. prior to the service at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville.
Burial: Ridgely Cemetery, Ridgely, MO.
Donations may be made to the cemetery.
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Michael Farris
Gerry was one of the nicest men I’ve ever met. He seemed to always be busy, but yet had a smile on his face. I’m sorry to hear about this, yet understand life in a nursing home isn’t always the most enjoyable either. He shared his Faith with others and no doubt his soul is now with the Lord. And knowing Gerry, he’s still smiling, like we all should be. A very nice person who will be missed.
Becky Zuercher
Dave, Nelda, Charity, Faith & Hope…I know you will miss Jerry in your lives. He was a great witness for the Lord whom he served faithfully. I always enjoyed visiting with him at Pack’s and getting his help. We’ll see him again. Praise the Lord.
Sorry I cannot attend the services, but know my prayers are with you.
Sherry Ferguson Wiese
I am praying for all of you at this time. Gerry was such a nice nice man. He always had a smile and knew you every time he saw you. His smile and attitude was a great testimony of the love of God. God bless you all.
Diane Boring
I remember Gerry well from Emmanuel Bible Church. I know he will be missed by those who who loved him. What a joy for him now to have entered into the presence of His Savior who he loved and lived for. Absent from the body, present with the LORD~!!!
Rebekah Turner
I worked with Gerry at Pack’s for several years when in high school. He always had a smile on his face and willing to help anyone. His hard work ethic and happy personality always sticks with me. My condolences to the family.