Obituaries
Geraldine G. Rottkamp, 73
September 13, 1947 - February 01, 2021
Geraldine G. Rottkamp, 73, of Lititz, passed away after a brief illness at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital on Monday, February 1, 2021. Born in Staten Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy (O’Brien) Malec. Gerri was the beloved wife of Gerald R. Rottkamp, and together they celebrated 53 years of a loving marriage.
Gerri was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, devoting her time to her home and family. She was an accomplished seamstress and excelled at crafting. Gerri was also an avid reader, and she especially loved the beach, which she referred to as her “happy place”. She and her husband were active members of St. James Catholic Church in Lititz, where they helped to successfully manage the Christmas Bazaar each year.
Along with her husband, Gerri is survived by three children: Kevin Rottkamp and his wife Marielin, Kim Romano and her husband Aldo, both of Lititz, and Jill Cacciatore and her husband Vinny of Tampa, FL; ten grandchildren: Nikole, Ashley, Bryan, Alex, Elliana, Luca, Nunzio, Corinn, Gianna and Joseph; and one great-grandson, Max. Also surviving are two brothers, Ron Malec and his wife Jackie, and Jim Malec and his fiancée Mariea, both of Lititz. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Joanne Ballschmeider.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at 11:00 AM at St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Avenue, Lititz, PA 17543, with Fr. James O’Blaney officiating. Interment will be private.
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Condolences to the Family
February 12, 2021
A ‘shock’ to the Rottkamp family ……so sad when I received a message of her passing. Our time on earth is always too short. Treasurer all the family stories and outings. Her memory will guide you and your family day to day. Wish we could have spent more time together. Our family has many great memories of the farm and family reunions. We will never forget it! Give your energy to your kids and grandkids!
Cyril “Skip” Rottkamp
February 10, 2021
Dear Jerry,
So very sorry to learn through the family grapevine of Gerri’s passing. I hope that she passed peacefully. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Hopefully, you are staying safe through the Covid ordeal that we are all experiencing. I am happily retired and living in NC. My Jill and other children are doing well and I hope that yours are too!
Jeanne Trimble Berton
February 07, 2021
Jerry,
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family on Geri’s passing. She was truly a wonderful person, always smiling and enjoying life. Kathy and I feel very fortunate to have known her and will miss her dearly.
May God provide you with consolation as he welcomes Geri into Heaven.
Chris & Kathy Kniesler
February 06, 2021
So sorry for your loss our love prayers and condolences are with you in this time of mourning
Love the Squillace family
February 06, 2021
George and I will always remember the warmth in which she greeted when we visited. She was a very genuine person, kind, loving and faith filled. She will be sorely missed. Sending our thoughts and prayers to Jerry and family.
George and Elise Lane
February 05, 2021
So sorry for the loss of a very special lady who was loved by so many.
Marie & Nat Hubschman
February 04, 2021
With all my sympathy to the Rottkamp family. Last Christmas Gerri played Barry Manillow Christmas music for me while I was cleaning for her! We were both singing along to it! I enjoyed that moment with her!I will miss her Glad I got to see her two weeks ago! sincerely, Michelle
- Services
- Saturday, February 06, 2021
- 11:00 AM
- St. James Catholic Church
- 505 Woodcrest Avenue
- Lititz, PA 17543
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