Gertrud Elizabeth Maria Bow

Gertrud Elizabeth Maria Bow, 86, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, in Louisville, Kentucky.  She was born on September 2, 1936, to the late Antone Karl and Gertrud (Schneider) Isola, in Koblenz, Germany.

Gertrud was a loving wife, daughter, sister and mother.  She was always there to help others.  Gertrud loved to bake cookies and such for her family and friends during the holidays.  Her love for her family was unmatched and she will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

Preceding her in death was her parents; her husband, Julius Bow; and her siblings, Ernst, Willy, Margot and Roy.

Left to cherish the memories of Gertrud's life is her daughters, JoAnn (Jerry), Gertie, Cindy, and Peggy; her grandchildren, Lisa Jo (Pat), Cassy (Brian), Amanda, and James; her great-grandchildren, Olivia, Jackson, and Penelope; along with a host of extended family and close friends.

A funeral service will be held to honor Gertrud at 1PM on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Louisville Memorial Gardens Funeral Homes West, 4400 Dixie Highway, with Deacon Gary Fowler officiating. Friends may call on the family on Thursday from 3PM until 7PM at the funeral home.