Gertrude Trudy Creutzberg

Gertrude (Trudy) Creutzberg was born August 10, 1924 at Long Island, Kansas to Pauline (Rupke) and John Kneubel. She graduated from Long Island High School and as a teenager, she made her profession of faith in Jesus Christ at the Luctor Christian Reformed Church. She furthered her education at Barnes Business College in Denver, Colorado, working there and later working in California before returning to Indianola, Nebraska where she was employed by the Bureau of Reclamation. She met the love of her life, Roy Creutzberg, at a church roller skating party and they married on May 28, 1948. Farmland was scarce in Kansas and so with the promise that Roy and his new bride would farm it, Roy’s uncle, Dr. H.F. Greving, purchased a farm in Central City, Nebraska and they moved there after their weddingto begin their new life together. They raised their three (3) children: Paula, John and Julie on this farm and in the early 80’s, they moved 2 ½ miles north when their son, John,and his family moved to the home place. They celebrated their 40th anniversary both inLuctor, Kansas and in Central City and for their 50th anniversary, they celebrated with all three children and their spouses on an Alaskan Cruise. Trudy enjoyed gardening but her joy in life was her sewing machine as she produced quilts, made clothes for herself and others, and did mending for the whole family - and for anyone else who needed her help with a needle and thread. She taught Sunday School in the Presbyterian Church, sang in the choir, played in the bell choir, was involved in the women’s activities at the local church level and in the Presbytery, served on the board of deacons and served as president of Church Women United for many years. She also served with Farm Bureau at the local and state levels, raised funds for CROP through pancake suppers, enjoyed many years of involvement with the Friendship Club, and in her later years, traveled with Roy to winter in Texas where she made many new friends and ministered to those in need across the border in Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law, Fred Volkema, and her husband, Roy Creutzberg. Those left to cherish her memory are: daughter Paula (Doug) Jacobs ofBranson, MO; step-granddaughter, Wendy (Shannon) Davis and her son, Douglas of Topeka, KS; son John (Millie) Creutzberg of Central City; granddaughter, Shellie (Chad) Stull and their three (3) children: Garrett, Dalton and Shauna of Central City; grandson Mark (Alece) Creutzberg and their five (5) children: Noah, Ruxin, Jaxson, Maverick, Luke of Central City; daughter Julie (Vance) Hardisty of Lafayette, CA and their three (3) children: Micayla (Derrick Seaver) Hardisty of San Jose, CA; Colton of Seattle, WA, and Tiara of Lafayette, CA; sister Anna Belle Volkema of Denver, CO; sister Nancy (Dutch) Van Maaren of Denver, CO; brother Jerry Kneubel of Colombus, OH; and many other extended family members and friends. Trudy was known for her sweet, gentle spirit, her generous heart, and a willingness to always lend a helping hand. She was dearly loved by her family and all her knew her. She will be greatly missed. She left behind these final words for us: “I am so grateful to the Lord for the many, many blessings He has given me and I thank all my family for all they have done for me. I am so blessed because God has been so good to me. I admonish each and everyone of you to stay close to the Lord, honor Him always, and make sure we all meet in heaven.”

Gertrude Trudy Creutzberg

August 10, 1924 - August 22, 2020