Francis Charles Kertz

In Loving Memory 0f Francis Charles Kertz, 95 years old, of Sainte Genevieve, MO, January 30, 1930 – November 2, 2025.

He is survived by Wife, Dorothy Jean (Doza) Kertz, Son, Gene (Barbara) Kertz, Son, Kevin (Jane) Kertz, Son, Jeff (Cindy) Kertz, Sister, Lillian Oberle, Sister, Geraldine Deters, Sister, Matilda (Kenny) Dickinson, Daughter-in-law, Rhenna Wolk, Grandchildren, Justin (Brenda) Kertz, Kelsey (Tyler) Reed, Sarah (Ben Marsh) Kertz, Samantha (Special Friend, Bob Fullerton) Kertz, Rachel (Jordan) Kertz-Barnard, Darrel Wolk, Great-Grandchildren, Alaina, Quaide, Ily Kate, & Hesstin Kertz, Ainsley, Adley, & Walker Reed, Miles Marsh, River Fullerton, Ezra, Elijah, Shaelyn, Sage, & Sadie Wolk.

He was preceded in death by Two Brothers, William J. Kertz, Fr. Leo Kertz; Two Sisters, Marie Drury, Miriam Steiger; Father, Leo V. Kertz; Mother, Mary Ann (Yahl) Kertz.

Visitation will be at St. Joseph Church in Zell, MO on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 9:30 am till 11:00 am.

Service will be at St. Joseph Church in Zell, MO on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 11:00 am.

Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Zell, MO with full military honors provided by VFW Post 2210, Ste. Genevieve.

Memorials can be made to St. Joseph Parish in Zell.

He was a member of American Legion Post 150.

Francis was a retired Air Force Reserve Senior Master Sergeant and served in the military as a reserve or active duty for a period of 39 years. He also worked for a few local auto parts business for many years. Francis was the owner and operator of a glass business for over 35 years. He loved country and western music and played in a local country and western band for over 20 years. Francis loved to travel and camp and most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com.