Ilse Dahmen Gerten Obituary (1931

Ilse was born on July 7, 1931 in Hamm Verde, Westfalen, Germany to Fritz and Anna Rimkus. Her parents later moved to Dormagen, Hackenbroich, Cologne region where she received her education and met her husband Heinz, later they were married in the St. Katrina’s Catholic Church in Hackenboich. After they were married, they later decided to emigrate to the USA, first settling in Blanding and later on moving to Provo. Heinz died in 1975. Ilse met Manfred Gerten and the two were married the following year in the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orem. She was a very active member in the Catholic Church, helping organize church activities. She was an excellent cook, loved gardening, traveling and camping with trailers, she also loved big campfires. She loved her cats and dogs, especially German Shepherds. Ilse is preceded in death by her first husband, Heinz; her parents, and two older brothers. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Manfred; daughter, Rosemary Morries (Dallas, deceased); son, Andy (Sonya); grandkids, Kristen, Max (Rachel), Sydney, MyKinzie (Mason), Lili, Joe, Everest, Taige, and Kyeler. Ilse died on January 3, 2022, at home with her husband by her side. Funeral Mass will be held at 12 noon, Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 65 East 500 North, Orem, Utah. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m.-12:00 noon prior to services. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.