Gertrude Ann Stuesser, age 93, of Escanaba, Michigan passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at the Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers, Michigan.

Gertrude was born on June 17, 1917 in Ewen, Michigan, the daughter of Leander and Wilhelmina (Binder) Stuesser. Upon graduating from Graveraet High School in Marquette High School she attended the University of Michigan, obtaining her nursing degree in 1938. Gertrude is a veteran of World War II spending 28 months in India in the Army Nurse Corps. After her discharge she again attended the University of Michigan earning her Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist degree. She was immediately called back to service in the Korean War. Gertrude continued her nursing as a civilian in Wisconsin, California, Kansas and Tennessee, moving often to be with her niece and family. She retired in 1976 and moved back to Ewen, later moving to Escanaba and residing at the Harbor Towers apartments. Gertrude was a life member of the China, Burma and Indian Veteran’s Associations and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. She was a loving and caring lady who will be greatly missed and remembered.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Alfred Stuesser and two sisters, Bertha Du Cleaux and Dorothy Schroeder.

She is survived by several nieces and one nephew.

According to Gertrude’s wishes she will be cremated and private services will be held at the convenience of the family.