Manfred Josef Gerten Obituary (1940

Manfred Josef Gerten was born in Spangdahlem, Germany on November 20th, 1940 to Matthias and Elisabeth Gerten. His undergraduate education was received in Spangdahlem, Germany prior to furthering a much-loved business education. Manfred’s initial professional life was a pharmaceutical salesman in the Eifel Region area of Trier, Germany. Manfred immigrated to the United States in 1975 after he met his wife, Ilse Gerten. They were married at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Provo, Utah on April 7th, 1976. Manfred and Ilse lived in the Provo area for the remainder of their lives. He was an active member of the Catholic Church and the fraternal order of the Knights of Columbus. He held the position of Financial Secretary in this organization for 30 years. Manfred was a dedicated husband and father to Ilse’s two children, Andy and Rosemary. Manfred had many hobbies, loved the outdoors and traveling. He enjoyed woodworking, ultimately building several unique customized pieces of furniture and different items over his lifetime. His yard was immaculately decorated with vegetable and flower gardens, a mini grape vineyard, and an eclectic variety of trees. He also had a great love for German Shepherds. He loved to spend time with Ilse camping, fishing, and hunting regularly. One yearly tradition was their family deer hunt each October near Beaver, Utah. Manfred and Ilse traveled all over the United States. According to Ilse, some days they traveled a little too far, but for a long time there was no moss growing under their rock! Manfred is preceded in death by his wife, Ilse, who passed earlier this year on January 3rd, and his parents. He is survived by his sisters, Irmina Eden (Charlie Eden, deceased), Erika & Daniel Bistarkey and their daughters, Danielle Hess and Lisa Crane; his daughter, Rosemary Mories (Dallas Mories, deceased); his son, Andy Dahmen (Sonya); his grandchildren, Kristen Mories, Max Dahmen (Rachel), Sydney Bohne (Cory), Mykinzie Perry (Mason); along with his great-grandchildren, Taige, Kyeler, Lily, Everest, Azucena, Joe, and Nash. Manfred passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 17th, 2022 Funeral mass will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 65 East 500 North in Orem, Utah. Burial will take place at a later date at the Provo City cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bergmortuary.com.